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P4 LBF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,379 mi
Last recorded117,379 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2020 117,379 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 109,850 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 109,850 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,118 miles

Offside Rear hand brake cable mounting brokern

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 103,118 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear hand brake cable mounting brokern

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,740 miles

Park brake on minimum requirement

Fail 20 Jan 2017 75,740 miles

Park brake on minimum requirement

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,540 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 80,536 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint whish bone (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 76,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 76,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 68,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 68,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,313 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 50,303 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 50,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,766 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,281 miles

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

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)

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear seat fitted

offside rear tyre has a nail and screw in it

Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,529 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 4,677 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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P4 LBF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P4 LBF, 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 LBF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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