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LL54 BLJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,378 mi
Last recorded65,378 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL54 BLJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2013 65,378 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

** EXHAUST TAIL SILENCER CORRODED **

** N/S/F WASHER JET POOR **

** O/S/F WIPER BLADE TORN **

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/R = 2.5MM , O/S/R = 3.0MM , O/S/F = 3.0MM N/S/F = 4.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ****

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

**** BOOT FLOOR DAMAGED ( ***50CM FROM PERSCRIBED AREA*** ), SPLIT OPEN AND EXPOSED , EXHAUST GASES MAY BE ENTERING VEHICLE ****

**** SUSPECT REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED INCORRECTLY ****

Fail 3 Jan 2013 62,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear chassis and bumper area can not be assessed due to covers. under-trays & covers fitted can not assess.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,461 miles

rear chassis and bumper area can not be assessed due to covers. under-trays & covers fitted can not assess.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,612 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 52,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/s park brake cable has insecure clip

Pass 6 Nov 2010 40,978 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,692 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,472 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 11,383 miles

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

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

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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LL54 BLJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LL54 BLJ, 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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LL54 BLJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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