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WN05 FOH

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,677 mi
Last recorded111,677 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 FOH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 111,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Fail 1 Sep 2017 111,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 98,597 miles

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

washer jet pipe split, leaking washer fluid. still sprays on to windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2016 98,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

washer jet pipe split, leaking washer fluid. still sprays on to windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,467 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 93,467 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 91,832 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 91,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 87,786 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 87,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,304 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust outer casing rusty condition

Fail 27 Sep 2012 81,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing rusty condition

Fail 18 Sep 2012 81,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,778 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake disc rusty

rear silencer rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2011 76,778 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s rear brake disc rusty

o/s rear brake binding on

rear silencer rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,754 miles

stone chip in center windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,086 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edges

o/s front brake pads low

stone chip in o/s windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2008 54,314 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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WN05 FOH 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 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 WN05 FOH, 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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WN05 FOH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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