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FG54 WHF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,739 mi
Last recorded87,739 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 WHF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 87,739 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 87,729 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2018 87,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 discs and sets of pads close to limit

need wax oil

Pass 14 Nov 2017 82,854 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 82,853 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 75,380 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 15 Oct 2016 75,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 61,975 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing a lot more on inside edges.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 61,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

both front tyres wearing a lot more on inside edges.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,378 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,374 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

tread lift on near side rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,096 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 42,386 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,403 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,620 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,298 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,593 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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FG54 WHF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FG54 WHF, 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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FG54 WHF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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