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RJ55 AGV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,779 mi
Last recorded44,779 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 AGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 44,779 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 44,283 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 43,603 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 42,388 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,322 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 39,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,204 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

brake pads appear low

Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,462 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,125 miles

slight movement in both sides rear shock top mounts

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,804 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 22,717 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 19,907 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,907 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,044 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,379 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 11,698 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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RJ55 AGV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RJ55 AGV, 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 RJ55 AGV registered?

RJ55 AGV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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