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LL09 JGF

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,490 mi
Last recorded94,490 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 JGF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 94,490 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 94,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 89,187 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front central top headlamp bracket broken but lamp remains to be secure

exhaust outer skin peeling off/corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2023 89,184 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective falls out and internal lock doesnt work (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front central top headlamp bracket broken but lamp remains to be secure

exhaust outer skin peeling off/corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 82,473 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer cover/surround (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp bracket broken but rest is still secure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer outer skin corroded/peeling off

Fail 5 Jan 2022 82,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer cover/surround (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp bracket broken but rest is still secure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded/peeling off

Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,917 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ALL exhaust rubbers broken only part holding them is safety banding (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn not far off cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 71,291 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 71,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated partially seized in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 61,675 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 61,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust back box corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 51,224 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under Side Of Vehicle. (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Washer Jets Not Providing Sufficient Water.

Offside Front Mud Guard Missing.

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,329 miles

exhaust system mounting brackets slightly corroded

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2014 42,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,527 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,068 miles

N/S/F seat will not tilt forward

Fail 20 Jul 2012 29,068 miles

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

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

N/S/F seat will not tilt forward

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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LL09 JGF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 66,346 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 LL09 JGF, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LL09 JGF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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