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RE05 OCP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,450 mi
Last recorded128,450 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2016 128,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Further noise from suspension but unable to detect due to the condition of the suspension arms

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 46,962 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 111,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 92,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside handbrake cable insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2014 92,731 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside handbrake cable insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,619 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on edges

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

Offside front tyre is worn on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2013 81,619 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre is worn on edges

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre is worn on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2012 74,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,005 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,727 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 64,531 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 64,396 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,473 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,282 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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RE05 OCP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RE05 OCP, 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 OCP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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