Alfa romeo 127 vs Alfa romeo 147: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Alfa romeo 127
69%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Alfa romeo 147
69%
MOT pass rate · 31,412 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Alfa romeo 127 (69%) and Alfa romeo 147 (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Alfa romeo 127 | Alfa romeo 147 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 91,974 mi | 102,577 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 31,412 |
Most common faults
Alfa romeo 127
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Alfa romeo 147
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Alfa romeo 127 (69%) and Alfa romeo 147 (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Alfa romeo 127 report Full Alfa romeo 147 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.