Alfa Romeo 147 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
52.4% pass rate
from 468 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo 147 is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (29% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Ball joint (98% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.85% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Springs (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (70% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Mounting (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.43% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.64% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.43% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Plate brake tester (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance (19 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.85% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.85% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.43% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
    • 5.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (82% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 2.4% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Cable (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Pivot
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.85% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Lever
    • 0.64% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.43% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
    • 0.43% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.43% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.43% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.21% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.21% fail on Servos
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.4% fail on Electrical equipment (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.85% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.64% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 6.6% fail on Washers (94% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.43% fail on View to rear
      • 0.43% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Sub-frame (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Sub-frame condition (16 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Joints
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.21% fail on Joints
    • 0.85% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.85% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.64% fail on Chassis
      • 0.64% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.64% fail on Seats
      • 0.43% fail on Passenger's seat (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.43% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.43% fail on Door condition
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.21% fail on Undertray
  • 9.0% fail on Tyres
    • 5.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 4.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.43% fail on Size/type
  • 7.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition (54% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.64% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.43% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.43% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.43% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.43% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.43% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.21% fail on Other components
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.21% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.85% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.64% fail on Attachment
    • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plates

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