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MJ05 WDV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,029 mi
Last recorded145,029 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 WDV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 145,029 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 145,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers broken (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 139,204 miles

front & middle exhaust rubbers

Fail 11 Jul 2016 139,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

checking tracking

Pass 13 Jul 2015 134,054 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 126,612 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 126,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 120,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 115,006 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 114,995 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 108,855 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 15 Jul 2010 103,673 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 103,630 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 91,636 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,692 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 61,692 miles

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

Rear Suspension 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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MJ05 WDV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 MJ05 WDV, 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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MJ05 WDV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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