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PJ05 FLR

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,339 mi
Last recorded76,339 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 FLR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 76,339 miles

Additionally horn button fitted to vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,036 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 71,850 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 71,850 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,105 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 68,097 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,219 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 65,219 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 61,973 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,221 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,110 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 39,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of slight cracking

damage to nearside rear bumper and quarter panel

Pass 30 May 2011 33,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,782 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,063 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2008 16,801 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 FLR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FLR, 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 FLR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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