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FG07 OLW

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,315 mi
Last recorded106,315 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 OLW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 106,315 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,271 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 89,271 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,484 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front shocker top mount rubber breaking up

Fail 7 Apr 2016 74,484 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front shocker top mount rubber breaking up

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,772 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded & pitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 67,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front & rear brake discs corroded & pitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,014 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 60,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,478 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 59,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,696 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 47,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,251 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 37,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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FG07 OLW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FG07 OLW, 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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FG07 OLW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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