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DS57 NXO

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,909 mi
Last recorded124,909 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 NXO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 124,909 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front sub frame corroded

rear back plate corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2017 124,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front sub frame corroded

rear back plate corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2016 119,005 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 118,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 114,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 103,056 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 103,007 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 90,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in offside front top suspension arm bushes

Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,665 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 79,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front number plate is slightly deteriorated

both front tyres are bald on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2011 66,639 miles

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

bonnet safety catch stiff operation

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,208 miles

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

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

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

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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DS57 NXO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS57 NXO, 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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DS57 NXO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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