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HV05 HRP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,493 mi
Last recorded90,493 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 HRP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 90,493 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 89,817 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear floors corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 82,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 77,343 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,628 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,552 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2013 61,323 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,801 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 51,801 miles

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,236 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 11 Feb 2011 38,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in nearside rear top suspention mounting.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,485 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)

slight play in nearside rear top suspention mounting.

Fail 12 Feb 2010 31,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,263 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,810 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 17,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,225 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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HV05 HRP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 HV05 HRP, 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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HV05 HRP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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