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FD07 ARF

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,649 mi
Last recorded116,649 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 ARF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 116,649 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 116,644 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 98,260 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 77,978 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 77,975 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,581 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 41,747 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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FD07 ARF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD07 ARF, 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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FD07 ARF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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