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DU07 OTC

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

50,879 mi
Last recorded50,879 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 OTC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,879 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 50,771 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Backbox corroding

Coolant pipe sweat leaking

Front reg deterioating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre mis-shaping slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2014 48,356 miles

Drivers wiper starting to smear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre starting to mis-shape

Water sweat leak on coolant pipe

Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 43,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,911 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre baldon inside edge but not worn deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 11 Apr 2012 38,910 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre baldon inside edge but not worn deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 10 Apr 2011 32,378 miles

Coil springs complete

Fail 9 Apr 2011 32,375 miles

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

Offside front tyre is just legal

Coil springs complete

Fail 29 Mar 2010 25,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,109 miles

Offside Rear 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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DU07 OTC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DU07 OTC, 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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DU07 OTC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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