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OY55 BVW

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,514 mi
Last recorded86,514 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 BVW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,514 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 86,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 86,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubbers split (centre and rear)

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,698 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 78,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,137 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 72,137 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,203 miles

exhaust flex pipe outer webbing insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2015 64,203 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust flex pipe outer webbing insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,905 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 54,905 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front exhaust heatshield loose/front exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,037 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 41,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,337 miles

strong advise wear to n/s/r tyre on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,356 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,690 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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OY55 BVW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OY55 BVW, 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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OY55 BVW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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