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LC05 TLZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,565 mi
Last recorded103,565 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 TLZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,011 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 94,307 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,078 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,995 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,281 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 69,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,441 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,461 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,747 miles

exhaust emissions test only just passed

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,837 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,345 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre wall

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 TLZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LC05 TLZ, 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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LC05 TLZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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