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BF06 DFJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,105 mi
Last recorded173,105 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 DFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 173,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on the limit & uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

coolant low

inner steering rack joint(s) play

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 172,321 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to the limit & uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to the limit & uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside bar mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Apr 2015 150,093 miles

see last test

Fail 18 Apr 2015 150,063 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 126,494 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 126,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,128 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,753 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 70,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,086 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 56,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,894 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 42,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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BF06 DFJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BF06 DFJ, 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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BF06 DFJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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