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FL05 LHJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,185 mi
Last recorded101,185 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,185 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible - system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 99,056 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible - system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,983 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer peeling

Pass 13 Feb 2019 94,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated/peeling

Pass 1 Mar 2018 91,525 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

condition of exhaust rear

play in o/s steering rack

Fail 26 Feb 2018 91,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

condition of exhaust rear

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,821 miles

Offside Rear wheel inner rim distorted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 87,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel inner rim distorted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,613 miles

condition of exhaust rear

o/s rear wheel rim buckled slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,158 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,630 miles

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)

o/s rear tread on tyre slightly distorted

Fail 28 Feb 2014 74,629 miles

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

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)

o/s rear tread on tyre slightly distorted

Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,402 miles

condition of exhaust rear

Fail 14 Feb 2013 69,402 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

condition of exhaust rear

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Feb 2012 61,017 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 61,017 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,017 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 53,016 miles

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

condition of n/s rear tyrew

Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,211 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,969 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 36,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,013 miles

Nearside 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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FL05 LHJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FL05 LHJ, 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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FL05 LHJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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