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RL55 OLW

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,370 mi
Last recorded143,370 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 OLW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 143,370 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 137,799 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 137,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 137,624 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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RL55 OLW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL55 OLW, 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 RL55 OLW registered?

RL55 OLW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is RL55 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL55 OLW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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