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DV07 MPY

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,452 mi
Last recorded181,452 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 MPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 181,452 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

drivers outer door handle pivot damaged but still works

nearside mirror tapped secure to vehicle

offside rear tyre cracking /perishing in inner wall deep cracks advise replacing

Fail 12 Mar 2019 181,452 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

drivers outer door handle pivot damaged but still works

nearside mirror tapped secure to vehicle

offside rear tyre cracking /perishing in inner wall deep cracks advise replacing

Fail 15 Feb 2019 181,362 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small splits advise replacing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

all brake discs surfaces in poor condition , corroding

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 9 Aug 2017 173,645 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust coroding

Pass 30 Jun 2016 172,113 miles

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

Front chips on windscreen.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre cut on sidewall.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust corroded.

both front tyres wearing inner edges.

both rear tyres deteriorated.

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 172,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front chips on windscreen.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre cut on sidewall.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust corroded.

both front tyres wearing inner edges.

both rear tyres deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 154,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015

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

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 138,139 miles

KNOCKING/CEAKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION RECOMMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Fail 8 Jul 2014 138,139 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

KNOCKING/CEAKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION RECOMMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Pass 23 Oct 2013 129,697 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 129,697 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wiper rubber split.

Pass 14 May 2012 99,423 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,226 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,388 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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DV07 MPY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV07 MPY, 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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DV07 MPY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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