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EU56 XFM

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,218 mi
Last recorded115,218 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 XFM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 115,218 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 102,981 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windsreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 102,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windsreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,348 miles

Engine oil showing minimum

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

Rear Slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r top mounts

Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,838 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 69,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,286 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 46,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Jul 2013 41,573 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,007 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,165 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

wiper blades smear

Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,877 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,154 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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EU56 XFM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EU56 XFM, 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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EU56 XFM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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