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R10 TMA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,156 mi
Last recorded92,156 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 TMA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 92,156 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 92,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 80,200 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2014 57,106 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 51,817 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 51,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 46,107 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 46,107 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 40,755 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,705 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 33,705 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,987 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

excessive travel on handbrake lever

slight play in osf steering rack

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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R10 TMA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R10 TMA, 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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R10 TMA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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