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OY05 MVR

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,692 mi
Last recorded78,692 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 MVR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 78,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,717 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

slight misting of oil on o/s of steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2015 73,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

slight misting of oil on o/s of steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,033 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,341 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 62,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,510 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 60,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

movement to o/s/f top suspension joints

wear to both front brakes discs

Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,480 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 52,335 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,027 miles

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

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 MVR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OY05 MVR, 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 MVR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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