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MT07 DSO

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,364 mi
Last recorded107,364 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT07 DSO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 107,364 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear boot floor corroded, visible hole but not yet within any proscribed area

Pass 25 Jan 2022 101,584 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hand brake outer casings poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2022 101,575 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hand brake outer casings poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2021 101,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement HANDBRAKE LEVER ON CALIPER (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,565 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 91,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2019 91,778 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2018 74,591 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 74,046 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Nov 2016 71,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 71,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 69,295 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,987 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,138 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 56,135 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,000 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 39,108 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 39,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 34,754 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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MT07 DSO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MT07 DSO, 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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MT07 DSO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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