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LS05 TVP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,990 mi
Last recorded82,990 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 TVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 82,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 76,481 miles

steering rack arms on nearside and offside front got slight play in them at their fixing ball joint to steering rack.

tyres fronts wearing thin on inner and outer on secondary threads.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 69,435 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 69,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 63,154 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 55,806 miles

strong advise tyres front nearside and offside worn on inner edge need replacing

Pass 21 Aug 2010 49,290 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,088 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,631 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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LS05 TVP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LS05 TVP, 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 LS05 TVP registered?

LS05 TVP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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