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GJ07 CJE

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,780 mi
Last recorded105,780 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 CJE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 105,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outter cover rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 105,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outter cover rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 101,740 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm Budget - 215/45R17 91W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm Budget - 215/45R17 91W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 95,511 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm Budget - 215/45R17 91W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm Budget - 215/45R17 91W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 88,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 83,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 81,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 81,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing thin and has a gauge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 77,668 miles

rear silencer weak

Fail 5 Jan 2018 77,640 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer weak

Pass 15 Dec 2016 72,489 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 69,703 miles

Rear exhaust rear box outter cover rusty

Rear wiper split

exhaust center box small leak

gearbbbox oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,755 miles

N/S/R tyre slight damage to outer side wall

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)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,444 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,013 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre close to limit

side wall damage offside front tyre

stone chip windscreen

Fail 27 Feb 2013 46,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre close to limit

side wall damage offside front tyre

stone chip windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,536 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 37,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,572 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,600 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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GJ07 CJE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GJ07 CJE, 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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GJ07 CJE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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