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CE55 JEO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,969 mi
Last recorded83,969 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 JEO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,969 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 83,969 miles

Brake cable insecure both (3.5.1d)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested because of exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,839 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 82,803 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,665 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 81,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,759 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

passsenger unable to tilt foward

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 4 Sep 2013 71,564 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

passsenger unable to tilt foward

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 16 Jul 2012 63,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,414 miles

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

brake discs corroded & worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres close to limit & worn on edges

play detected in o/s of steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2011 54,413 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

brake discs corroded & worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres close to limit & worn on edges

play detected in o/s of steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,213 miles

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

bulb out in centre stop lamp

front brake discs pitted and worn

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,687 miles

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

rear silencer mounting rubbers split

Pass 16 Aug 2008 26,701 miles

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)

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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CE55 JEO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE55 JEO, 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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CE55 JEO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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