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EF54 LNP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,276 mi
Last recorded89,276 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 LNP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,276 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroded at rear lower seat belt centre stalk mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 89,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top wishbone inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroded at rear lower seat belt centre stalk mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 82,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated.

Fail 14 Nov 2019 82,324 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,635 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 75,456 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear both sides tyres age cracks on outer edges

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

Underneath rear sills and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,390 miles

front sub frame corroded

handbrake cable gaiters deteriorated

play n/s and o/s inner rack joints

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016 68,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front sub frame corroded

handbrake cable gaiters deteriorated

play n/s and o/s inner rack joints

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 64,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s directional indicator tele tale dull

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,689 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 46,688 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly lipped

oil level below minimum mark

Fail 14 Nov 2011 42,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly lipped

oil level below minimum mark

Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,906 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s rear disc heavy corroded

rear silencer mounting split

Pass 1 Dec 2009 23,934 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,647 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 11,017 miles

Offside Inner 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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EF54 LNP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF54 LNP, 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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EF54 LNP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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