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LX05 OEP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,299 mi
Last recorded62,299 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 OEP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,299 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 56,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs, worn

Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,966 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 50,966 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,689 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,172 miles

O/S/F Washer pipe leaking.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,508 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 32,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,920 miles

slight misting of oil on steering rack pinion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,358 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,693 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 25,693 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,096 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)

all four tyre treads cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2010 21,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

all four tyre treads cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,074 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,712 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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LX05 OEP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LX05 OEP, 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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LX05 OEP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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