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RV05 GLZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,886 mi
Last recorded119,886 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 GLZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 119,886 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle leaking ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 119,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak expansion bottle leaking ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 108,384 miles

Front pads getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2016 104,705 miles

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

Offside front pads close to limit

Fail 6 Apr 2016 104,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

Offside front pads close to limit

Pass 12 May 2015 96,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hand brake lever loose

Pass 13 May 2014 78,112 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 78,112 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 64,897 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 64,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,800 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,367 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,111 miles

nearside rear brake noisey

slight play in offside steering rack joint

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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RV05 GLZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV05 GLZ, 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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RV05 GLZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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