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OU55 LHP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,085 mi
Last recorded111,085 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 LHP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 111,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 103,555 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge border pass

Fail 13 Apr 2018 103,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,199 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2016 79,033 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper split

turbo boost pipe split

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 53,357 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,178 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,397 miles

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

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,262 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 23,243 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,484 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,549 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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OU55 LHP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU55 LHP, 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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OU55 LHP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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