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GU07 MRV

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

96,099 mi
Last recorded96,099 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 MRV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 96,099 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 96,094 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 96,065 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 96,064 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 89,349 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 89,316 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 77,548 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing and rear section heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at exhaust flexi pipe (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surface corrosion on all faces. (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 74,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play also rough when turned. (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at exhaust flexi pipe (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surface corrosion on all faces. (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded.

oil filter corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,178 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 74,177 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER JET PIPE SPLIT (8.2.3)

MID SECTION EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING BUT ADEQUATLEY SUPPORTED

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

REAR BRAKE PADS DETERIORATED.

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL DISCS.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,069 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper blade rubber worn out

Fail 13 Apr 2016 72,069 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper blade rubber worn out

Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,057 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,048 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,269 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 53,013 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 53,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 41,510 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 11 May 2012 41,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

offside rear disc scored

Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,286 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 26,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GU07 MRV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GU07 MRV, 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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GU07 MRV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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