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GU57 LVB

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,056 mi
Last recorded105,056 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 LVB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 105,056 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 105,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 101,552 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 101,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust silencer rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 96,785 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 96,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 91,504 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jun 2022 86,184 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 1 Jul 2021 80,839 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 77,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,549 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 64,541 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 59,356 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,757 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 41,215 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to split on walls

Pass 11 Oct 2013 33,666 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded and poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2012 26,046 miles

front brake disc's worn and corroded

offside front steering rack boot damp with fluid

Pass 24 Nov 2011 20,959 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,532 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 14,532 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs lipped

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

handbrake cables starting to split

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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GU57 LVB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GU57 LVB, 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 GU57 LVB registered?

GU57 LVB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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The MOT history for GU57 LVB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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