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GL57 DBZ

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,538 mi
Last recorded71,538 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 DBZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 71,538 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

gear lever very stiff through nuetral gate

hand brake cables dust covers split

Fail 21 Nov 2023 71,538 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to pull out (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

gear lever very stiff through nuetral gate

hand brake cables dust covers split

Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2022 66,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2021 61,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,485 miles

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both the offside and nearside front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 50,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 23 Nov 2018 42,890 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 42,883 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 36,688 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 36,685 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 26,347 miles

2 x rear exhaust rubber mounts broken but exhaust system is secure.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 15,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 13,031 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 11,069 miles

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

parkkbrake cable boots split

Fail 15 Nov 2013 11,069 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

parkkbrake cable boots split

Pass 16 Nov 2012 9,289 miles

handbrake cable gaitors split

Pass 8 Nov 2011 7,914 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 7,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 5,666 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 5,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GL57 DBZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GL57 DBZ, 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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What year was GL57 DBZ registered?

GL57 DBZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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