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WF05 VRX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,832 mi
Last recorded165,832 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 165,832 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc outer face is rusted.

Offside wiper blade starting to split.

Fail 16 Nov 2017 165,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc outer face is rusted.

Offside wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 149,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

parking brake only just meets the minimum requirement

Fail 3 Nov 2016 149,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

parking brake only just meets the minimum requirement

Pass 4 Nov 2015 142,089 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 142,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 133,271 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 133,271 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 122,361 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 109,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 88,534 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 69,961 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 69,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,045 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 VRX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VRX, 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 WF05 VRX registered?

WF05 VRX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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