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DX57 LBA

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,809 mi
Last recorded85,809 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 LBA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2024 85,809 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play suspect may be rack bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 81,386 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 81,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,630 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 77,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,669 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 72,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 66,003 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 52,103 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,511 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (2.4.G.2)

drivers door handle insecure at pivot point but opens door

Fail 17 Aug 2015 42,219 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (2.4.G.2)

drivers door handle insecure at pivot point but opens door

Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,924 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 38,924 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,137 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,937 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,646 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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DX57 LBA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DX57 LBA, 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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DX57 LBA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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