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FH05 LNV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,271 mi
Last recorded63,271 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 LNV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,271 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 63,271 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 42,504 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 42,504 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,999 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Rear section exhaust corroded.

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 38,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake imbalance.

Rear section exhaust corroded.

Centre exhaust mount broken.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,673 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,500 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,726 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,449 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,215 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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FH05 LNV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FH05 LNV, 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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FH05 LNV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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