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WV05 RFN

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,496 mi
Last recorded131,496 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 RFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 131,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 131,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking hose (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2018 127,816 miles

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear to front a/r/bar inner bushes

wear to front discs

Pass 10 Mar 2017 119,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 2 Apr 2016 113,189 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

em light on dash

n/s/f upper suspension arm slight play

o/s/f inner rack end slight movement

Fail 5 Feb 2015 103,551 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

several exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,551 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine light on

several exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,193 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 94,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,922 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,667 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 76,354 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight runout on offside front tyre tread

Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,300 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r/ brake shim not seated correcdly in pad holder

Fail 5 Mar 2009 61,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r/ brake shim not seated correcdly in pad holder

Fail 6 Mar 2008 47,195 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,195 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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WV05 RFN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WV05 RFN, 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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WV05 RFN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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