Alfa Romeo 147 MOT Results

Registered in 2004

56.5% pass rate

from 391 tests in 2021

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo 147 is unusually good or bad.

18% fail on Suspension
- 12% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 9.2% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 2.8% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.26% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
- 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% better than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.51% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.26% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.0% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Coil springs (76% better than other 2004 cars)
    - 1.0% fail on Coil spring (76% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.26% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.26% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.1% fail on Headlamps
  - 4.9% fail on Headlamp
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.77% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.1% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.77% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.51% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.0% fail on Horn
  - 0.26% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.51% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.26% fail on Rear reflectors
13% fail on Brakes
- 7.7% fail on Brake performance
  - 6.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 6.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.3% fail on Rbt
      - 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.3% fail on Rbt
      - 0.77% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.26% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.8% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.5% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.51% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.51% fail on Cable
- 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.51% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.51% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.26% fail on Hand lever
- 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.26% fail on Lever
- 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.26% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
    - 0.26% fail on Other braking system component
11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 4.9% fail on Exhaust system
- 3.3% fail on Transmission
  - 3.1% fail on Drive shafts
    - 3.1% fail on Joints
  - 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.26% fail on Joints
- 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 1.3% fail on Chassis
  - 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.51% fail on Bumpers
- 0.51% fail on Body
  - 0.26% fail on Panel
  - 0.26% fail on Other body component
- 0.51% fail on Doors
  - 0.51% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.51% fail on Door condition
- 0.26% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.26% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.26% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.26% fail on Floor
10% fail on Visibility
- 8.7% fail on Washers (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Wipers
- 0.26% fail on Bonnet
- 0.26% fail on View to rear
  - 0.26% fail on Mirrors
7.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 4.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Seat belts
  - 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.77% fail on Condition
6.1% fail on Tyres
- 3.3% fail on Tread depth
- 3.1% fail on Condition
5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 5.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.6% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.77% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.26% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  - 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.77% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.51% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
2.0% fail on Steering
- 1.0% fail on Power steering
  - 0.77% fail on Pipes and hoses (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Pump
- 0.77% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.51% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Drag link end
- 0.26% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.26% fail on Steering rack
1.0% fail on Road Wheels
- 1.0% fail on Attachment
0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.26% fail on Registration plates