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WF05 VRL

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,087 mi
Last recorded113,087 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 VRL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 113,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 104,364 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 104,355 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

near and offside front brake discs showing signs of deterioration;

Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,825 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs worn and lipped

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2010 93,825 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 91,387 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,341 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,063 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 VRL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF05 VRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF05 VRL registered?

WF05 VRL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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