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HV05 HWJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,606 mi
Last recorded98,606 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 HWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 98,606 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,397 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,878 miles

deterioration on both no.plates + front no.plate split.

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge. n/s/r wiper split.

slight imbalance on front brakes.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 74,813 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

deterioration on both no.plates + front no.plate split.

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge. n/s/r wiper split.

slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,580 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,343 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 46,343 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,308 miles

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

nearside rear and offside front tyres wearing low

rubber exhaust mounts split x 5

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 HWJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWJ, 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 HV05 HWJ registered?

HV05 HWJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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