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AV55 AVT

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,408 mi
Last recorded56,408 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 AVT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,408 miles

exhaust deteriorating

oil leaks / oil low

park brake 17% ,,, n/s low

Fail 24 Mar 2017 56,408 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust deteriorating

oil leaks / oil low

park brake 17% ,,, n/s low

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,995 miles

exhaust deteriorating

oil leaks

park brake 16%

Fail 21 Mar 2016 52,994 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust deteriorating

oil leaks

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,025 miles

Exhaust corroded & slight blow on joint of center & rear

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 49,007 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust corroded & slight blow on joint of center & rear

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust deteriorted

osr tyre tread starting to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,841 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light is on

Fail 18 Mar 2013 41,841 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)

Oil leak

air bag light is on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,639 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,520 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bothside front pads wearing thin.

bothside rea seat belt not cheked due to child seat fitment x2

small chip on windscreen.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 32,549 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bothside front pads wearing thin.

bothside rea seat belt not cheked due to child seat fitment x2

small chip on windscreen.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,560 miles

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

nearside rear brake pads worn very thin.

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitment.

offside rear pads worn thin.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 26,558 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear brake pads worn very thin.

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitment.

offside rear pads worn thin.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,904 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to childs seat fitment.

Windscreen is stone chipped at nearside - (within mot limits)

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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AV55 AVT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV55 AVT, 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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AV55 AVT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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