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OY05 MVC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,790 mi
Last recorded86,790 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 MVC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 86,790 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front air bag cover insecure in dashboard

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 86,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. temporary spare (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front air bag cover insecure in dashboard

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 85,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,396 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,222 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 75,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 195/60x15 88 v (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,922 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,897 miles

centre rear seatbelt missing

clutch pedal rubber split

Fail 12 Mar 2014 65,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery loose

centre rear seatbelt missing

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,457 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,457 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,245 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 30 Mar 2012 59,245 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,838 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 53,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,858 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 51,858 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,032 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 48,024 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,862 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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OY05 MVC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OY05 MVC, 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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OY05 MVC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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