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BF56 LFD

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,204 mi
Last recorded101,204 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 LFD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 101,204 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 101,190 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 91,257 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 91,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 May 2015 79,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

n/s door handle broken

Pass 18 May 2015 79,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s door handle broken

Pass 15 May 2014 70,238 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 70,238 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,880 miles

Handbrake 16%

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,597 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,516 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 36,022 miles

oil level low.

front discs have slight lip.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,422 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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BF56 LFD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LFD, 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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What year was BF56 LFD registered?

BF56 LFD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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