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MC05 XSR

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,301 mi
Last recorded117,301 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XSR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 117,301 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 117,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 113,185 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust bracket corroded

steering column/rack slight knock

Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,515 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 109,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 105,828 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 95,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2012 87,209 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 87,209 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,573 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,649 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,089 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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MC05 XSR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MC05 XSR, 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 MC05 XSR registered?

MC05 XSR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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