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DE05 HRF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,851 mi
Last recorded118,851 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 HRF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 118,851 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 112,292 miles

n/s front upper suspension arm bush's have slight movement

Fail 30 Oct 2012 107,126 miles

Exhaust Backbox Has Slight Damage To Outer Cover

Gear Oil Leak Mist Around Nearside Driveshaft

Offside Front Steering Rack Arm Has Slight Play At Fixing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 107,126 miles

Exhaust Backbox Has Slight Damage To Outer Cover

Gear Oil Leak Mist Around Nearside Driveshaft

Offside Front Steering Rack Arm Has Slight Play At Fixing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,050 miles

Nearside headlight no image.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 94,566 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside headlight no image.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,701 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2010 81,700 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 71,234 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,843 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 47,792 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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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DE05 HRF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE05 HRF, 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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DE05 HRF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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