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CN54 LWU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,597 mi
Last recorded92,597 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 LWU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 92,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

wipers poor

Fail 10 Mar 2017 92,595 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box clamp excessively deteriorated and box is loose on middle pipe (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

wipers poor

Fail 17 Feb 2017 92,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (7.1.2)

offside inner sill slightly corroded

parking brake requirements only just met

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,577 miles

Rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Rear slight blow at join of exhaust system

Fail 28 Jan 2016 72,577 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Rear slight blow at join of exhaust system

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,542 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,523 miles

front brake discs corroded inside

Fail 13 Feb 2014 53,523 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

front brake discs corroded inside

Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,130 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly worn

o/s/f brake disc slightly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 31,009 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,156 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,790 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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CN54 LWU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CN54 LWU, 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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CN54 LWU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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