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DX54 FRV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,868 mi
Last recorded85,868 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 FRV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 85,868 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 69,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 61,045 miles

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroding and starting to leak

rear exhaust box rubber mount perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2018 61,045 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroding and starting to leak

rear exhaust box rubber mount perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2017 56,805 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jan 2017 56,805 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 52,569 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,496 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 41,701 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust blow from manifold area

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 28 Dec 2013 41,701 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust blow from manifold area

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 31 Dec 2012 36,453 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 32,423 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 28,222 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 22,603 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

both rear tyres treads feathering

Fail 31 Dec 2009 22,603 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

both rear shock absorbers damp

both rear tyres treads feathering

Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

front number plate slightly cracked

offside rear number plate lamp slightly loose

offside rear reflector slightly loose

uneven wear at both rear tyres

Pass 29 Dec 2007 16,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are slightly mishaped on inner edges

front no. plate dameged

o/s/f tyre has dameged to side wall

Fail 29 Dec 2007 16,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres are slightly mishaped on inner edges

front no. plate dameged

o/s/f tyre has dameged to side wall

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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DX54 FRV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DX54 FRV, 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 DX54 FRV registered?

DX54 FRV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is DX54 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 FRV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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