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LC05 JWJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,209 mi
Last recorded74,209 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 JWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 74,209 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 68,722 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,722 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 62,280 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2013 62,280 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,998 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,580 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2011 48,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front axle and rear axle have different size tyres

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,951 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 28 Jun 2010 45,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 23 Dec 2008 27,515 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,891 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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LC05 JWJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LC05 JWJ, 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 LC05 JWJ registered?

LC05 JWJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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