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BF07 BHV

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,610 mi
Last recorded127,610 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 BHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,610 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front shocks slight corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2020 127,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front shocks slight corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2019 121,955 miles

front subframe slight corrosion

exhaust slight corrosion middle and rear

Pass 14 Apr 2018 115,483 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 115,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 108,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 101,929 miles

advise to adjust washer jets (aim)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges (block tread)

exhaust system heavily corroded

front / rear brake discs corroded on edges / becoming worn / lipped

slight fluctuation developing on front / rear brakes

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2016 101,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside hand brake not working (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel hand brake travel excessive / no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

advise to adjust washer jets (aim)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges (block tread)

exhaust system heavily corroded

front / rear brake discs corroded on edges / becoming worn / lipped

slight fluctuation developing on front / rear brakes

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2015 93,335 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R - UNABLE TO TEST BELT

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES - 215/45/17 W

REAR TYRES STARTING TO STEP ON INNER EDGES - 215/45/17 W

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,066 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,442 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres are low tread

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,998 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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BF07 BHV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF07 BHV, 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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BF07 BHV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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