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FL07 XBF

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,245 mi
Last recorded123,245 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 XBF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 123,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 116,397 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable rubbing suspension arm

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad appears to have got hot

Pass 29 Dec 2021 109,758 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 101,182 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Dec 2019 93,824 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 84,419 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 79,796 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 70,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 64,142 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2014 59,607 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,607 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,610 miles

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

osr tyre/ wheel slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,630 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 37,536 miles

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

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

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

Front discs worn down

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

Nearside tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,689 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,174 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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FL07 XBF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FL07 XBF, 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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FL07 XBF is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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