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MV07 FHP

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,918 mi
Last recorded74,918 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 FHP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,918 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant level low

Fail 13 Jul 2017 74,916 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant level low

Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,044 miles

NS front tyre sidewall damaged

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 50,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant level low

NS front tyre nail in tread

NS front tyre sidewall damaged

OS rear tyre punctured

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2013 30,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2012 24,932 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 24,932 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front offside wiper blade arms need aligned

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake disc pitted and scored

Fail 28 Apr 2011 21,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake disc pitted and scored

Pass 22 Apr 2010 14,258 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 14,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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MV07 FHP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MV07 FHP, 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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MV07 FHP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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