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EF07 DWU

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,213 mi
Last recorded76,213 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 DWU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 76,213 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All brake discs deteriorated (Very strong advise)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 70,580 miles

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

Slight play in front suspension upper wishbone inner mount bushes both sides if car

Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush

Pass 1 May 2014 65,341 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,340 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 59,350 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 59,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 48,919 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 41,830 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 41,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2010 36,946 miles

n.s.r tyre on limit and out of shape.o.s.r tyre close to limit and split 2154517

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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EF07 DWU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EF07 DWU, 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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EF07 DWU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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