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CF55 DVW

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,518 mi
Last recorded77,518 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 DVW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 77,518 miles

All brake discs corroded/lipped/worn

Front number plate damaged but cannot be misread

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear shock top mounts worn

engine management light on

Fail 6 Jul 2016 77,518 miles

All brake discs corroded/lipped/worn

Front number plate damaged but cannot be misread

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear shock top mounts worn

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jul 2015 70,986 miles

Centre exhaust mount perishing.

Front wipers slightly smearing.

Nearside handbrake cable split and corroding.

Rear silencer corroding.

Slight play in anti roll bar inner bushes.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,917 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 60,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,762 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 54,762 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,626 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,600 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 27,978 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 14,037 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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CF55 DVW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CF55 DVW, 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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What year was CF55 DVW registered?

CF55 DVW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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