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EF56 XBX

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,103 mi
Last recorded115,103 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 XBX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 115,103 miles

Front exhaust corroding.

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated..

Fail 28 Feb 2023 115,103 miles

Front exhaust corroding.

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated..

Pass 19 Mar 2022 112,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 109,807 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 109,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 108,733 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 105,082 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 105,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 100,219 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 92,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear wheel bearings noisey.

Parking brake performance only just met minimum standards.

Rear silencer delaminated but not perforated.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 92,413 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear wheel bearings noisey.

Parking brake performance only just met minimum standards.

Rear silencer delaminated but not perforated.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 78,580 miles

slight play nearside rear top strut mount

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,027 miles

Dent in offside rear wheel inner rim, causing the tyre to deflect.

Fail 6 Jan 2014 72,025 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Dent in offside rear wheel inner rim, causing the tyre to deflect.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,855 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,999 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,574 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,785 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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EF56 XBX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF56 XBX, 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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What year was EF56 XBX registered?

EF56 XBX is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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