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RA05 LCG

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,261 mi
Last recorded108,261 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 LCG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 108,261 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 108,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,711 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CRACKED ON OUTER EDGES

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR BRAKES HAVE A INBALANCE - 16%

fuel filter is damp in fuel

glow plug light flashes

Fail 6 Jul 2015 99,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CRACKED ON OUTER EDGES

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel filter is damp in fuel

glow plug light flashes

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,284 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 94,177 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,465 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 89,456 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,261 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 85,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,474 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 81,411 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,093 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,726 miles

hand brake requires adjusting

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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RA05 LCG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA05 LCG, 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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RA05 LCG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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