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P4 CBC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,047 mi
Last recorded82,047 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 CBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,047 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 80,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 78,878 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 74,084 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 71,222 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 71,222 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 66,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,666 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,619 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,990 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 45,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,652 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,517 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

horn tone poor

power steering rack misting

Fail 24 Sep 2013 37,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

horn tone poor

power steering rack misting

Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,347 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,695 miles

Handbrake cables worn and corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,068 miles

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

handbrake lever assembly retaining bolts are slightly loose

Fail 4 Nov 2009 18,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,096 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 14,336 miles

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

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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P4 CBC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P4 CBC, 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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P4 CBC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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