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LR05 RKU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,231 mi
Last recorded98,231 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 RKU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,231 miles

Nearside nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant leaking

parking brake only just met requirements

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2015 98,228 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant leaking

parking brake only just met requirements

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,150 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted but provides good seal

Fail 11 Aug 2014 78,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted but provides good seal

Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,168 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f suspension upper wishbone-inner bushes some play/movement

Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 42,743 miles

N/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

O/s/r tyre on legal limit

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,743 miles

N/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

O/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,316 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated.

Front brake discs worn uneven and 2/3mm wear ridge visable

Suspect engine oil leak front of engine.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,933 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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LR05 RKU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LR05 RKU, 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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LR05 RKU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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