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Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering fluid leak
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering fluid leak
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Frozen ??? (8.2.3)
Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump ? (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both hand brake cabls slight damageto outer cable
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both hand brake cabls slight damageto outer cable
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
slight movement at top of steering column
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight movement at top of steering column
Coolant leak
slight movement in top steering colum mounting.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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MH07 BYL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 MH07 BYL, 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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MH07 BYL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 March 2007.
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