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FD57 BJO

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,767 mi
Last recorded99,767 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 BJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,767 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front door handle loose

Fail 26 Apr 2019 99,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front door handle loose

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,196 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,438 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 78,438 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 74,871 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

nearside rear handbrake low on efficicency

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2016 74,862 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

nearside rear handbrake low on efficicency

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,831 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,967 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,150 miles

All brakes, discs have corroding lips and pads have 3mm approx pad life remaining

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust system corroded

Front tyres wearing thin on inside edges and close to legal limit at 2mm in tread

Leak from gearbox

Oil level below minimum

Radiator leaking and return hose leaking at engine side

Various damage to wheels and body

Whirring noise at belt area

Pass 22 Oct 2012 45,210 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,580 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 22,244 miles

all discs rusty needs driving

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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FD57 BJO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FD57 BJO, 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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FD57 BJO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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