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GJ07 CMU

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,781 mi
Last recorded160,781 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 CMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 160,781 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 22 May 2014 150,702 miles

rear brake disc corroding

n/s/r tyre deforming at inner edge ( wearng low

Fail 20 May 2014 150,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre deforming at inner edge ( wearng low

rear brake disc corroding

Pass 7 May 2013 121,186 miles

slight condensation at o/s/f headlamp

slight exhaust leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 121,186 miles

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

slight condensation at o/s/f headlamp

slight exhaust leak

Pass 15 May 2012 93,914 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2012 93,914 miles

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

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)

o/s no.plate light not working

Pass 12 May 2011 53,162 miles

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

advise tracking

both front tyres wearing at inner edge

Pass 21 May 2010 32,508 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 32,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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 CMU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CMU, 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 CMU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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