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OY55 ETX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,214 mi
Last recorded102,214 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ETX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,214 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 100,155 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,352 miles

Airbag warning lamp stays on.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 85,230 miles

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

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

Airbag warning lamp stays on.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,633 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,818 miles

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)

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 ETX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ETX, 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 OY55 ETX registered?

OY55 ETX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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