Alfa romeo 147 vs Alfa romeo Coupe: 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 Coupe
71%
MOT pass rate · 37 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Alfa romeo Coupe is the more reliable of the two — 71% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Alfa romeo 147 | Alfa romeo Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 71% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 29% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 102,577 mi | 76,973 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 31,412 | 37 |
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 Coupe
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Alfa romeo Coupe is the more reliable of the two — 71% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.