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RV05 UTX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,274 mi
Last recorded96,274 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UTX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,274 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,099 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 88,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 88,086 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 88,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,562 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,568 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,725 miles

centre exhaust rubber mount starting to split

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,077 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,447 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,286 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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RV05 UTX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UTX, 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 RV05 UTX registered?

RV05 UTX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is RV05 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 UTX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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