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MJ54 RHK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,976 mi
Last recorded79,976 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 RHK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,976 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four front to rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 79,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure Battery wiring (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both rear (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,774 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 71,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,431 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,903 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,614 miles

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs slightly scored.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 53,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,425 miles

Both front tyre inner edges on the limit.

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 1 Mar 2010 49,425 miles

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

Both front tyre inner edges on the limit.

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 7 Feb 2009 40,464 miles

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch trim adrift

Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,898 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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MJ54 RHK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJ54 RHK, 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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MJ54 RHK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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