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BJ05 LLT

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,889 mi
Last recorded142,889 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LLT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2019 142,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 136,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 129,466 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 116,227 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 116,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 103,724 miles

both front tyres are starting to split badly on both inner sidewall

both front tyres are worn very low on inner surfaces of tread and close to yhe legal limit

both rear tyres are perishing and starting to split around tread blocks

both rear tyres are starting to wear out of shape

Fail 20 Feb 2014 103,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres are starting to split badly on both inner sidewall

both front tyres are worn very low on inner surfaces of tread and close to yhe legal limit

both rear tyres are perishing and starting to split around tread blocks

both rear tyres are starting to wear out of shape

Pass 19 Feb 2013 92,182 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish and split around tread blocks

Fail 19 Feb 2013 92,182 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are starting to perish and split around tread blocks

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,245 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 80,089 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 68,194 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 67,881 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,112 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,845 miles

offside rear tyre worn low and close to legal limit

shallow cut to outside wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2009 47,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn low and close to legal limit

shallow cut to outside wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,792 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 LLT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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