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FG05 RDU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,969 mi
Last recorded88,969 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 RDU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 88,969 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 88,969 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2012 78,545 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 70,855 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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FG05 RDU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG05 RDU, 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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What year was FG05 RDU registered?

FG05 RDU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FG05 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 RDU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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