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2006 Alfa Romeo 147 Jtdm Lusso 150 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 147 Jtdm Lusso 150 models manufactured in 2006, based on 33 real MOT test results.

72.7%
Pass Rate
27.3%
Fail Rate
33
Total Tests
75,642
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2006 Alfa Romeo 147 Jtdm Lusso 150 MOT Analysis

The 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 Jtdm Lusso 150 has an MOT pass rate of 72.7% based on 33 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 75,642 miles on the odometer. With a 27.3% failure rate, the 2006 147 Jtdm Lusso 150 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 Jtdm Lusso 150 is Brakes, responsible for 6.1% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Body, Structure and General Items is the second most common issue at 3.0%. Non-component advisories follows at 3.0%.

⚠ Based on limited data (33 tests)

Top failures specific to 2006 models only. The overall 147 Jtdm Lusso 150 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Brakes 6.1%
Non-component advisories 3.0%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Brakes6.1%2
2Body, Structure And General Items3.0%1
3Non-component Advisories3.0%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 75,642 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Brakes0.80% per 10K miBody & Structure0.40% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.40% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Brakes0.806.1%2
Body & Structure0.403.0%1
Non-component advisories0.403.0%1

Mileage Statistics

75,642
Mean
76,091
Median
50,436
25th Percentile
108,235
75th Percentile
3.61% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 Jtdm Lusso 150 has an MOT pass rate of 72.7% based on 33 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 75,642 miles on the odometer. With a 27.3% failure rate, the 2006 147 Jtdm Lusso 150 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 Jtdm Lusso 150, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). At 75,642 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Brakes — 6.1% of failures

Brakes issues account for 6.1% of MOT failures on 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 Jtdm Lusso 150 models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Body, Structure and General Items — 3.0% of failures

Body, Structure and General Items issues account for 3.0% of MOT failures on 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 Jtdm Lusso 150 models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: £100–500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.

Non-component advisories — 3.0% of failures

Non-component advisories issues account for 3.0% of MOT failures on 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 Jtdm Lusso 150 models. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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