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WF05 PUY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,050 mi
Last recorded131,050 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 PUY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 131,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 131,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 123,506 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust bracket broken

n/s and o/s front and o/s rear tyres wearing edges

Fail 1 Nov 2016 123,505 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust bracket broken

n/s and o/s front and o/s rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,845 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

condition of front brake discs

slight play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 10 Nov 2014 108,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 108,901 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 99,309 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 5 Nov 2013 99,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Nov 2012 85,440 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake slow to release

Fail 5 Nov 2012 85,439 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

n/s/r handbrake slow to release

Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,386 miles

air bag light on failure next mot

slight play in offside rack knuckle

Fail 11 Jan 2012 78,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on failure next mot

slight play in offside rack knuckle

Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,208 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 5 Jan 2011 68,208 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 13 Jan 2010 57,493 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,113 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,902 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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WF05 PUY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WF05 PUY, 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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WF05 PUY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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