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ET05 DJO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,649 mi
Last recorded123,649 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 123,649 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 123,649 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 111,082 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 111,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 98,528 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No anti-slip provision on clutch pedal.

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 98,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No anti-slip provision on clutch pedal.

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 87,105 miles

Airbag warning light is on.

Both front suspension lower arm balljoints and OSF upper arm bushes have slight wear/play.

Exhaust rear heatshield requires securing.

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

Offside parking brake giving slightly less than nearside.

Offside rear anti-roll bar link has slight wear/play

Offside wiper streaking slightly and one jet in washer is blocked.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,105 miles

Airbag warning light is on.

Both front suspension lower arm balljoints and OSF upper arm bushes have slight wear/play.

Exhaust rear heatshield requires securing.

Offside parking brake giving slightly less than nearside.

Offside rear anti-roll bar link has slight wear/play

Offside wiper streaking slightly and one jet in washer is blocked.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,993 miles

Offside front upper suspension arm bushes and also lower arm balljoint have slight wear/play, advise to have replaced.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 63,785 miles

Very slight upwards/inwards movement at both rear wheel hubs.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 63,785 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Very slight upwards/inwards movement at both rear wheel hubs.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,616 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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ET05 DJO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ET05 DJO, 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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ET05 DJO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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