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GJ07 CJY

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,779 mi
Last recorded130,779 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 CJY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 130,779 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 130,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 115,967 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 115,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 103,294 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 103,289 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 89,850 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,878 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,607 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 61,607 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,160 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,065 miles

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 7 Jul 2010 33,065 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front brake discs lipped

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 CJY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CJY, 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 CJY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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