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MT55 HGL

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,306 mi
Last recorded118,306 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 HGL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 118,306 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 118,306 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 113,888 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 113,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 108,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 103,178 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 103,178 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 95,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 95,746 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,658 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 88,657 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,805 miles

N/S/F play in rack

Rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads running low

various parts and places corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust silencer and other heatshields slightly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 80,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust silencer and other heatshields slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,455 miles

P/A FRONT TOP WISHBONES SLIGHT MOVEMENT

P/A N/S/F NOISE FROM SUSPESION BUT NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

P/A REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Fail 5 Aug 2015 74,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

P/A FRONT TOP WISHBONES SLIGHT MOVEMENT

P/A N/S/F NOISE FROM SUSPESION BUT NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

P/A REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 6 Aug 2014 69,014 miles

n/s/f & os/f seats wont tip forward but able check rear passenger area & belts

p/a n/s/f front knock on vehicle when driven on ramp but no fault found

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,786 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 62,786 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

airbag warning light illuminated

drivers seat does not tilt to allow access to rear seats

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,360 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 51,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,356 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,478 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,562 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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MT55 HGL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MT55 HGL, 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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MT55 HGL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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