Alfa romeo 147 vs Alfa romeo Alfa 75: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Alfa romeo 147
69%
MOT pass rate · 31,412 vehicles
Alfa romeo Alfa 75
43%
MOT pass rate · 854 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Alfa romeo 147 (69%) and Alfa romeo Alfa 75 (43%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Alfa romeo 147 | Alfa romeo Alfa 75 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% ✓ | 43% |
| MOT failure rate | 31% ✓ | 57% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 ✓ | 3.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 102,577 mi | 69,194 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 31,412 | 854 |
Most common faults
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
Alfa romeo Alfa 75
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Alfa romeo 147 (69%) and Alfa romeo Alfa 75 (43%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Alfa romeo 147 report Full Alfa romeo Alfa 75 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.