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EA55 LZS

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,334 mi
Last recorded143,334 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 LZS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 143,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 137,985 miles

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

em light on

Pass 8 Feb 2016 132,892 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 126,847 miles

Centre exhaust mounting split, but system is adequately supported.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mounting split, but system is adequately supported.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 115,515 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 115,515 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 105,628 miles

Hand brake performance only just meets requirements

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 105,628 miles

Hand brake performance only just meets requirements

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 95,895 miles

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

both front tyres bald on edges

rear exhaust mounting rubber snapped

Pass 22 Oct 2010 78,291 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,979 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,888 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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EA55 LZS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA55 LZS, 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 EA55 LZS registered?

EA55 LZS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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