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WN55 PFY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,370 mi
Last recorded100,370 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 PFY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 100,370 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security repaired with a patch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 100,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,718 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 93,715 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,828 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

exhaust system corroded but not perforated

underside of vehicle corroded but not perforated

undertrays fitted obscuring certain components from view

Fail 5 Oct 2016 86,828 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

exhaust system corroded but not perforated

underside of vehicle corroded but not perforated

undertrays fitted obscuring certain components from view

Pass 5 Oct 2015 79,348 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing slightly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,664 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 71,664 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,554 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 63,554 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,178 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 56,153 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,984 miles

slight surface wear to front discs mainly inner faces

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,312 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,415 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,880 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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WN55 PFY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WN55 PFY, 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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WN55 PFY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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