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GJ09 FBC

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,769 mi
Last recorded79,769 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 FBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 79,769 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,781 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres cut on sidewalls and worn on inner edges 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 78,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres cut on sidewalls and worn on inner edges 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,950 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 74,950 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

coolant staining around housing on cylinder head and around bottom of radiator

off side rear tyre inner side wall split

Fail 22 Mar 2018 72,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

coolant staining around housing on cylinder head and around bottom of radiator

off side rear tyre inner side wall split

Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,394 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 70,394 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front wipers

Pass 22 Feb 2016 60,588 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,462 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,693 miles

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

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 9 Mar 2012 26,333 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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GJ09 FBC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ09 FBC, 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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GJ09 FBC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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