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RE05 EPF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,484 mi
Last recorded77,484 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 EPF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2019 77,484 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

All brake discs corroded

Beam images poor

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Suspension components corroded

front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,072 miles

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 23 Dec 2016 76,331 miles

Handbrake cables corroding and split

Fail 16 Dec 2016 76,328 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake cables corroding and split

Pass 30 Nov 2015 73,027 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 73,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,106 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread constuction failing and causing uneven tread

Offside handbrake cable fixing has come adrift

Perishment to offside rear tyre

Rear silencer in poor condition and outer skin compromised

Slight distortion to nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,500 miles

Check-straps require attention

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts and rear silencer outer skin compromised

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside handbrake arm not fully returning to stop

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres showing perishment and tread constructions failing

Slight distortion to nearside front inner wheel rim

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,852 miles

Distortion to nearside front inner wheel rim

Exhaust corroded in parts and rear silencer in poor condition

Front brake disc faces corroded

Offside check-strap requires attention

Offside rear tyre showing age and perishment

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,143 miles

Front tyres low inner edges

Minor chips in screen

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside check-strap requires attention

Slight distortion to inner wheel rims

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,668 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,910 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 30,891 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,183 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,080 miles

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

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

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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RE05 EPF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RE05 EPF, 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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RE05 EPF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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