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OY55 EUC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,911 mi
Last recorded114,911 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 EUC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 114,911 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 106,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 106,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 94,231 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2012 75,551 miles

Both front tyres worn below 1;6 mm on iner edges / n/s worn close to cord construction

Damage around vehicle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2012 75,551 miles

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn below 1;6 mm on iner edges / n/s worn close to cord construction

Damage around vehicle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 75,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

exhaust corroding

o/s/f tyre feathering and going out of shape on inner edge

o/s/r handbrake cable insecure

rear brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/f tyre badly worn and going out of shape on inner edge,very close to cord construction

Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust becoming corroded

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

rear shock absorber top mounts worn

removed sat/nav holder from windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2011 67,373 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust becoming corroded

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low on tread

rear shock absorber top mounts worn

removed sat/nav holder from windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,442 miles

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

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

mid section exhaust mount rubber is deteriorated

o/a and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2010 57,304 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

mid section exhaust mount rubber is deteriorated

o/a and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,446 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 EUC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EUC, 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 EUC registered?

OY55 EUC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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