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S23 WDN

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,796 mi
Last recorded65,796 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 WDN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded at rear silencer

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 16 Jun 2014 65,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front brake wear wire broken

rear wiper arm broken(not sharp edge)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,895 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

wiper blades getting slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tryre outer sidewall cracking slightly

offside front rack end ball joint has slight play

oil level low

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,373 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Splits in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,284 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,062 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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S23 WDN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S23 WDN, 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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S23 WDN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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