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AV55 PPY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,755 mi
Last recorded98,755 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 PPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 98,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 98,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,054 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 96,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,359 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 87,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,952 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 82,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 77,733 miles

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

center exhaust mounting broken

Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,995 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 59,993 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,686 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 50,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 42,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,903 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,434 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 34,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,167 miles

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

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

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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 PPY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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