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FH56 SBY

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,667 mi
Last recorded94,667 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 SBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 94,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 94,182 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,695 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

deterioration and slight leak to exhaust front pipe

Fail 13 Sep 2018 89,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

deterioration and slight leak to exhaust front pipe

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,199 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 78,119 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,258 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 51,307 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,476 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 40,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,347 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,683 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 25,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f ABS wire insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2011 19,471 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 11,617 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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FH56 SBY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH56 SBY, 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 FH56 SBY registered?

FH56 SBY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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