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MA57 OVB

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,336 mi
Last recorded138,336 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 OVB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 138,336 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 138,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 123,789 miles

Front suspension bushes/gaiters deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in the steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 108,225 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,864 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 83,763 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,941 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,745 miles

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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MA57 OVB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MA57 OVB, 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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MA57 OVB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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