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RJ55 AHY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,501 mi
Last recorded150,501 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 AHY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 150,501 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 130,963 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 127,296 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 126,206 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 124,326 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 124,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 121,544 miles

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

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

child seat

Pass 29 May 2015 112,727 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 109,319 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

handbrake cable's in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2013 100,455 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,810 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 81,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,526 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,983 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s headlamp slightly insecure - suspect bottom mount broken

plstic undertrays fitted

rear discs slightly worn

rear pads low

slight play in both suspension rear top mounts

Fail 1 Dec 2009 57,976 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s headlamp slightly insecure - suspect bottom mount broken

plstic undertrays fitted

rear discs slightly worn

rear pads low

slight play in both suspension rear top mounts

Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,598 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low.

very slight wear on offside front tyre inner edge.

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 AHY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AHY, 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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RJ55 AHY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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