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AY57 ZWJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,786 mi
Last recorded141,786 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 ZWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 141,786 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2015 136,137 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 118,137 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 91,823 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 91,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 81,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust heat shield insecure.

front brakes out of balance=50kg=20%.o/s/f brake leads.

o/s/f brake very slight binding

o/s/f inner c.v/ gaiter weeping grease from inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2012 81,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust heat shield insecure.

front brakes out of balance=50kg=20%.o/s/f brake leads.

o/s/f brake very slight binding

o/s/f inner c.v/ gaiter weeping grease from inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2011 59,919 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 59,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,702 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AY57 ZWJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY57 ZWJ, 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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AY57 ZWJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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