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HV05 HXG

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,062 mi
Last recorded98,062 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 HXG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 98,062 miles

Front subframe corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 25 Apr 2015 95,379 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 81,877 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 78,002 miles

1.n/s rear tyre slightly mishaped 2.engine manegment warning light on

Fail 1 Mar 2011 78,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.n/s rear tyre slightly mishaped 2.engine manegment warning light on

Fail 24 Jul 2010 76,701 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 76,701 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 50,291 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 50,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 37,297 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 HXG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXG, 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 HXG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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