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PJ05 FMY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,550 mi
Last recorded124,550 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 FMY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 124,550 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 124,528 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush top wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush top wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 117,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag lamp on

Fail 21 Aug 2012 117,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag lamp on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 97,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 30 Aug 2011 97,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 4 Sep 2009 67,572 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 67,570 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES AND ON 2MM TREAD

Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,650 miles

adv on o/s/f tyre below 1.6m on inner edge

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 FMY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PJ05 FMY, 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 FMY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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