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AV05 WMD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,428 mi
Last recorded129,428 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WMD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,428 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Dbushes (2.4.G.2)

silencer deteriorated

slight movement in n/s/f suspension

Pass 9 Mar 2016 121,242 miles

silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2016 121,234 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,991 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2014 104,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2013 95,760 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,918 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 86,910 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 76,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front screen damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2010 76,099 miles

front screen damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2009 60,699 miles

front screen damage close to limits

near side wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,290 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brakes slight unbalance

Pass 20 Dec 2007 24,682 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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AV05 WMD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 67,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 WMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV05 WMD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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