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BF56 LEJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,213 mi
Last recorded97,213 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 LEJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 97,213 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 97,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 90,265 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 90,261 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 85,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,428 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,427 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,158 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,445 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 71,421 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,168 miles

front number plate 3/4 secure small tear in nsr tyre outer wall

rear silencer box showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,400 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 62,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

body damage

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyres on legal limit

rear washer inop

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,132 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 56,132 miles

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

body damage

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,251 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,960 miles

all brake discs corroded/due to standing

brake fluid low

Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,088 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 28,088 miles

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

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

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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BF56 LEJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 66,331 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 BF56 LEJ, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF56 LEJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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