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PJ05 FLM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,444 mi
Last recorded172,444 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 FLM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 172,444 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 158,585 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 146,528 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 132,826 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 132,581 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 118,579 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut but not exposing ply/cords

slight freeplay at steeringwheel

slight mistsing of oil arounf steering rack

Fail 5 Aug 2013 118,579 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut but not exposing ply/cords

slight freeplay at steeringwheel

slight mistsing of oil arounf steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2012 106,163 miles

nearside front sil slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 106,161 miles

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

nearside front sil slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 92,945 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,945 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 79,945 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,448 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,868 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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PJ05 FLM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ05 FLM, 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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PJ05 FLM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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