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AX56 BCY

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,063 mi
Last recorded97,063 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 BCY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded but secure

Pass 24 Mar 2020 88,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 88,109 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,359 miles

1 x centre exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just meets requirements (nearside little effort)

Pass 22 Feb 2018 75,819 miles

N/s parking brake slightly lower on efficiency.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,770 miles

N/s parking brake slightly lower on efficiency.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,010 miles

N/s parking brake slightly low on efficiency.

N/s/r tyre excessively worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,924 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,492 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

handbrake cables starting to split

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,469 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs scored/worn

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,936 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 21,926 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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AX56 BCY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 68,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX56 BCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AX56 BCY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 February 2007.

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