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LR05 TVU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,213 mi
Last recorded78,213 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 TVU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 78,213 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 70,498 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 70,498 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 62,206 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 57,311 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 49,420 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 49,260 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 44,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush perished and in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush worn and in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer support rubber in bad condition

Pass 8 Feb 2020 43,192 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 41,341 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 39,867 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 38,387 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,276 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,770 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 30,496 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,912 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 23,404 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 23,257 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 23,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,938 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 13,434 miles

slight wear to n/s/f tyre on inner edge

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 TVU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TVU, 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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What year was LR05 TVU registered?

LR05 TVU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LR05 TVU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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