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DN07 XWJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,667 mi
Last recorded83,667 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN07 XWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 83,667 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,835 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 82,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,923 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 72,923 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement both (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,375 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake only just meet standard at 17 %

Pass 25 Jul 2016 63,264 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,637 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 61,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2014 56,695 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 56,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake disks pitted and worn

Pass 22 May 2013 53,797 miles

rear brake disks pitted and worn

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

front brake disks pitted and worn

Fail 21 May 2013 53,794 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake disks pitted and worn

rear brake disks pitted and worn

Pass 21 May 2012 52,129 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 52,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 46,375 miles

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

both front abs wires insecure

both front brake discs worn

engine oil low

Pass 11 May 2010 37,852 miles

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

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

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

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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DN07 XWJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DN07 XWJ, 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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DN07 XWJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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