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LR05 RNV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,575 mi
Last recorded182,575 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 RNV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 182,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front door handle damaged

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 182,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front door handle damaged

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 161,635 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 139,609 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 139,609 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 119,403 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 117,389 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 112,291 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 94,534 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 79,604 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 63,527 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 63,517 miles

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

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 RNV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RNV, 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 RNV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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