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ET05 TXA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,804 mi
Last recorded86,804 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 TXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,804 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 80,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2014 74,917 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,165 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,780 miles

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

Rear exhaust system is very corroded but sound

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,524 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,239 miles

Air Bag Light On

Both Hand Brake Cables Hangers Splitting (Weathered)

Both Rear Exhaust Box RUbbers Splitting (Weathered)

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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,221 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,260 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 TXA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ET05 TXA, 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 ET05 TXA registered?

ET05 TXA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is ET05 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 TXA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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