MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SIll (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre Flat
Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing rubber (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi repaired by bandage (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box exhaust rubber mounts (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting broken, also front just after flexi, mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator slightly. (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack inner knuckle slight play. (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
Rear hand brake cables mounting insecure
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
Rear hand brake cables mounting insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch fluid leak from gearbox
o/s/f door handle damaged but opens door
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch fluid leak from gearbox
o/s/f door handle damaged but opens door
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chips in nsf windscreen
nsr tyre slight wear edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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DU09 EBL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 66,346 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 DU09 EBL, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DU09 EBL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 March 2009.
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