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GP07 GFY

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,889 mi
Last recorded120,889 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 GFY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 120,889 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 117,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 114,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 111,759 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 109,310 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 109,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 106,885 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 106,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components strut is fouling wiring bracket located at hub this is causing steering to be stiff (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 104,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint slight play (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 103,184 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release catch missing (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint slight play (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,630 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 96,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 91,687 miles

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

rear discs in poor conishion

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 89,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jan 2013 70,510 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 46,410 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s repeater wiring corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,410 miles

n/s repeater wiring corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2011 33,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 33,459 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,527 miles

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

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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GP07 GFY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GP07 GFY, 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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GP07 GFY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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