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AO06 OPV

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,304 mi
Last recorded91,304 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 OPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,304 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 84,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 84,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,615 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 76,614 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer shell has some rust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 76,613 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer shell has some rust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 68,781 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 68,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,118 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer shell (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 62,117 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner facer (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer shell (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,695 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,673 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly deteriated

rear tyre's tread starting to crack

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,257 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,849 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 35,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 32,189 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 May 2011 32,189 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,007 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 22,141 miles

N/S/R Tyre trad slightly out of shape.

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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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AO06 OPV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 66,331 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 AO06 OPV, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO06 OPV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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