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RL05 VUD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,226 mi
Last recorded30,226 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 VUD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 30,226 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 14,892 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 14,892 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 8,250 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 5,618 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 5,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2007 5,282 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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RL05 VUD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RL05 VUD, 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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RL05 VUD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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