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BJ05 LLP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,251 mi
Last recorded75,251 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LLP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,251 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 75,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 61,475 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,475 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 53,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front pads low

o/s/f wishbone joint slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,566 miles

Oil leak

front pads low

o/s/f wishbone joint slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,539 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 45,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside headlight slightly insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2009 38,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,153 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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BJ05 LLP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ05 LLP, 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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BJ05 LLP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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