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DU05 OFB

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,184 mi
Last recorded50,184 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 OFB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 50,184 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has slight buckle

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 46,287 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,793 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,142 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,923 miles

Offside rear disc pitted

Fail 4 Nov 2011 35,923 miles

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

Offside rear disc pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,794 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,728 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 11,062 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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DU05 OFB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DU05 OFB, 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 DU05 OFB registered?

DU05 OFB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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