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BJ55 FVP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,890 mi
Last recorded114,890 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 114,890 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 114,890 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 94,827 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 70,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 51,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 43,972 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 36,537 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 29,530 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 29,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 24,566 miles

BONNET SAFETY CATCH SIEZED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY CRACKING (185/65/15/HR PIRELLI) .

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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BJ55 FVP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ55 FVP, 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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BJ55 FVP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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