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RL05 XHD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,733 mi
Last recorded45,733 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XHD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,733 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,770 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 2 Jun 2011 33,904 miles

nearside and offside handbrake cables are splitting not effecting handbrake operation

Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,069 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,740 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 19,217 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 XHD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XHD, 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 RL05 XHD registered?

RL05 XHD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is RL05 XHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL05 XHD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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