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MK55 LPC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,845 mi
Last recorded119,845 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 LPC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 119,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 119,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working centre lamp in-op (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,286 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 104,283 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,594 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,342 miles

back box rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2014 82,341 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

back box rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2013 67,724 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 67,724 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 28 Jan 2012 54,595 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 54,595 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,784 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,935 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 34,935 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 22,915 miles

Both front tyres appear to be wearing more on outer edge, suggest tracking check.

Fail 27 Sep 2008 22,915 miles

Both front tyres appear to be wearing more on outer edge, suggest tracking check.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MK55 LPC 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 56.3%.

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 MK55 LPC, 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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MK55 LPC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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