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RF55 HKC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,650 mi
Last recorded101,650 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 HKC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 88,174 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 82,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,613 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 73,187 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear tyres inner and outer walls cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,772 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ns door mirror missing

Fail 16 Oct 2014 65,331 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ns door mirror missing

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,289 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,004 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,613 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,473 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,439 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,664 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 33,664 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front 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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RF55 HKC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RF55 HKC, 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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RF55 HKC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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