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LT05 JVM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,989 mi
Last recorded95,989 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2020 95,989 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 95,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 92,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 92,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,214 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 83,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,082 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 65,452 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 65,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,658 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 57,599 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,144 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 50,749 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 40,497 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 35,173 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 35,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 29,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,033 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 19,210 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,771 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 13,715 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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 JVM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 JVM, 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 JVM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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