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FD57 BJU

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,663 mi
Last recorded70,663 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 BJU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,663 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

front wipers starting to smear

slight play in offside inner tie rod

Fail 17 Apr 2015 70,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

front wipers starting to smear

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight play in offside inner tie rod

Pass 19 Apr 2014 62,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,680 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,044 miles

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

both hand brake cables outer covers split at caliper ends

off side rear tyre close to wear bars

slight bind on near side rear brake

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 BJU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD57 BJU, 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 FD57 BJU registered?

FD57 BJU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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