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EA05 VNC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,202 mi
Last recorded101,202 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VNC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 101,202 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light lens damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 84,151 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear iens broken over reverse light

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear lens broken over reverse light

Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,444 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust very rusty

under side of car rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2013 78,444 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust very rusty

under side of car rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,615 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,334 miles

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)

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

front tyres bald on inner edges

slight movement in o/s/f of steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,629 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,761 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight movement in n/s/r shock absorber

small crack in front number plate

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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EA05 VNC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA05 VNC, 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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EA05 VNC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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