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WA54 HRC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,510 mi
Last recorded131,510 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 HRC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 131,510 miles

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

Parking brake travel high

centre and rear exhaust rbbers perrished and splitting

Fail 6 Jul 2012 131,510 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake travel high

centre and rear exhaust rbbers perrished and splitting

Pass 10 Jun 2011 121,384 miles

Both front tyres wearing ow and wearing on inside edges

Both headlmap images poor

Engine oil leaking

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly dammaged

Smoke level high, 2 tests needed

Turbo hose has a tempory repair possibly causing engine to smoke

Wiper blades smearing slighlty

Fail 3 Jun 2011 121,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres wearing ow and wearing on inside edges

Both headlmap images poor

Engine oil leaking

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly dammaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Smoke level high, 2 tests needed

Turbo hose has a tempory repair possibly causing engine to smoke

Wiper blades smearing slighlty

Pass 9 Feb 2010 105,377 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 105,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 90,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 74,514 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 74,514 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake pads getting low

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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WA54 HRC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WA54 HRC, 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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What year was WA54 HRC registered?

WA54 HRC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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