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GU07 MTE

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,021 mi
Last recorded98,021 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 MTE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 98,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,230 miles

Front discs corroded on edges

Front non supportive exhaust bracket missing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted obscuring components

windscreen washers poor

Fail 23 Nov 2016 84,198 miles

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

Front discs corroded on edges

Front non supportive exhaust bracket missing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside parking brake cable mounting rubber snapped

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper out of adjustment

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted obscuring components

windscreen washers poor

Pass 25 Nov 2015 78,013 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,379 miles

Nearside Front bumper bracket rotten

Fail 14 Oct 2015 77,157 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper bracket rotten

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,384 miles

1...o/s and n/s front tyres wearing close to wear bars...2...o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on outer edges...3...rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,700 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,333 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 46,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,934 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,334 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,307 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)

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 MTE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU07 MTE, 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 MTE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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