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HF07 EWD

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,609 mi
Last recorded116,609 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF07 EWD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 116,609 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 116,608 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 107,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 96,340 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2016 96,340 miles

Child seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 88,432 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

radiator leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,480 miles

front reg plate in poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2014 79,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front reg plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,485 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,783 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 54,681 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,556 miles

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

center rubber exhaust mount perished

slight play in nearside and offside front top suspension arm bushes

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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HF07 EWD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HF07 EWD, 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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HF07 EWD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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