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RF05 DDA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,701 mi
Last recorded164,701 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 DDA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 164,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 154,765 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 154,750 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

handbrake cable casing spliting handbrake feels knotchy

Pass 13 Jun 2012 144,528 miles

Nearside number plate light dull

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 134,219 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 134,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 115,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 97,111 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 97,111 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,401 miles

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

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

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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RF05 DDA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RF05 DDA, 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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RF05 DDA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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