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GJ57 FGE

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,102 mi
Last recorded108,102 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 FGE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 108,102 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 108,078 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 105,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 101,864 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 9,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 9,355 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 87,188 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 87,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 82,531 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,806 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2012 74,786 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,300 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 63,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 48,726 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 48,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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GJ57 FGE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ57 FGE, 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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GJ57 FGE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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