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OY55 EPE

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,743 mi
Last recorded95,743 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 EPE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,743 miles

offside front and nearside front wishbones has slight play.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,583 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 79,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,576 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 73,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine Warning Light Illuminated on Dash

Slight Bulge in Nearside Front Tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,215 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 66,215 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 205/55/zr16-91W

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,400 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,597 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs worn

nearside rear brake disc discoloured(possible intermittent seized brakes)ok at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,237 miles

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

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 EPE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 OY55 EPE, 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 EPE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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