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OY55 EUB

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,909 mi
Last recorded112,909 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 EUB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2017 112,909 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 16 Jul 2016 102,917 miles

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

o/sand n/s front bumper mountings corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 102,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

o/sand n/s front bumper mountings corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,215 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,578 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,397 miles

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

gears stiff

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 10 Nov 2012 56,909 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 48,117 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,957 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 35,203 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,269 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 29,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EUB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EUB, 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 EUB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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