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Alfa Romeo 147 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
54.7% pass rate
from 713 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo 147 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 12% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.98% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
    • 2.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Springs (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring (72% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.70% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.70% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 8.4% fail on Brake performance (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 2.0% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Cable (18 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.70% fail on Direction indicators (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Flashing type (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.70% fail on Rear reflectors (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
  • 10.0% fail on Visibility (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Washers (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Condition of glass (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Windscreen (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.4% fail on Transmission
      • 3.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.2% fail on Joints
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Front passenger's door (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Door condition (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.70% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.70% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.70% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Driver's seat (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.56% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.42% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.14% fail on Tank
    • 0.14% fail on Chassis
      • 0.14% fail on Chassis condition
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.98% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 3.4% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.14% fail on Steering column
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Condition
    • 0.70% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment

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