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LM54 OBA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,681 mi
Last recorded160,681 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 OBA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 160,681 miles

both front bottom ball joints dust covers in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system rusty and mounts perished

offside front fog light inop

sills, rear floor and suspension components rusty

slight engine oil leaks

undertrays damaged and loose

Fail 2 Mar 2023 160,681 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front bottom ball joints dust covers in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system rusty and mounts perished

offside front fog light inop

sills, rear floor and suspension components rusty

slight engine oil leaks

undertrays damaged and loose

Pass 5 Jul 2021 140,712 miles

all brake discs slightly rusty

both front bottom ball joints dust covers in poor condition

exhaust system rusty and mounts perished

front brake pads worn

front subframe rusty

inner sills rusty

offside front fog light inop

rear floor rusty

slight engine oil leaks

undertrays damaged and loose

Fail 5 Jul 2021 140,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake discs slightly rusty

both front bottom ball joints dust covers in poor condition

exhaust system rusty and mounts perished

front brake pads worn

front subframe rusty

inner sills rusty

offside front fog light inop

rear floor rusty

slight engine oil leaks

undertrays damaged and loose

Pass 6 Mar 2020 139,015 miles

all tyres worn on edges and slightly out of shape

both front bottom ball joint dust cover perished

front brake discs and pads worn

near side of rear floor rusty

offside front fog light inop

slight engine oil leaks

undertrays damaged and loose

Pass 28 Feb 2019 131,249 miles

front discs and pads worn

offside front fog light inop

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Feb 2019 131,230 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front discs and pads worn

nearside handbrake cable poor condition

offside front fog light inop

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

tyre pressures appear low

Pass 27 Feb 2018 117,487 miles

front brake pads worn

front discs worn and rusty

slight play in offside of rack

Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,227 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight engine oil weep

Fail 8 Mar 2017 105,227 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s headlamp aim poor

slight engine oil weep

vehicle needs tracking

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,472 miles

both front lower suspension bushes starting to split

slight lift both front top suspension mounts

slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 30 Oct 2014 79,430 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

Fail 24 Oct 2012 67,935 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,935 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,081 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,496 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,265 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,829 miles

Nearside Rear 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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LM54 OBA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LM54 OBA, 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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LM54 OBA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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