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MM05 LNK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,877 mi
Last recorded49,877 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 LNK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,877 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 48,394 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,206 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

child safty locks off

front discs pitted inner face

Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,227 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,610 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,276 miles

Oil leak

o/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,728 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,883 miles

plastic cover fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2008 15,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both head lamp aims are on maximum low level

o/s front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

slight oil weep from engine

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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MM05 LNK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MM05 LNK, 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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MM05 LNK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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