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LT05 JRU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,118 mi
Last recorded107,118 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 JRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear lens broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 107,084 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm, rear bush has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear lens broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 97,472 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 97,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,046 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front,top arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2015

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,280 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,403 miles

airbag light on

Fail 5 Feb 2013 66,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag light on

Pass 18 Feb 2012 56,195 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front indicator lens broken

ns rear brake caliper/cable not returning fully+sign of brake disc been hot

rear wiper poor

side light+foglight warning lights were on dash-all lights ok

Fail 18 Feb 2012 56,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s front indicator lens broken

ns rear brake caliper/cable not returning fully+sign of brake disc been hot

rear wiper poor

side light+foglight warning lights were on dash-all lights ok

Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,088 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,090 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 32,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,675 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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LT05 JRU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT05 JRU, 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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LT05 JRU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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