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PF05 OCM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,307 mi
Last recorded95,307 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 OCM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Head lamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 95,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Head lamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 90,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 86,236 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 75,426 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low also cracked and perished

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear rear exhaust rubber detached but system still supported

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 28 Apr 2016 75,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low also cracked and perished

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear rear exhaust rubber detached but system still supported

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Oct 2014 66,262 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,394 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,260 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL & N/S/F TYRE INNER SIDEWALL, BOTH SPLITTING.

tail silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 56,076 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine coolant low

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 52,129 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine coolant low

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 48,367 miles

back box corroded

slight side wall cracking on o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,833 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,880 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

oil level low

Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,400 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 30,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PF05 OCM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PF05 OCM, 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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PF05 OCM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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