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MJ57 BTV

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,821 mi
Last recorded162,821 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 BTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 162,821 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 144,685 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 144,619 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill corroded marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill corroded marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 137,595 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 137,594 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 130,989 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 123,373 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 123,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 117,314 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 111,782 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,974 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,896 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 96,894 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 87,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 87,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,749 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,001 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,740 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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MJ57 BTV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MJ57 BTV, 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 MJ57 BTV registered?

MJ57 BTV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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