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RV05 UWH

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,767 mi
Last recorded122,767 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UWH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 122,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall crazed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 118,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 114,125 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 107,560 miles

Bothside front Tyres worn low inner edges

Glow plug light illuminating

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 102,704 miles

All brakes very rusty

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges 195/60/15

Glow plug error light on dash

Water in diesel filter light on dash

Pass 1 Oct 2014 94,775 miles

Noise from O/S/F Shock/top mount area when bounced over bumps. No leaks or play

Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,795 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 73,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,499 miles

nearside sunvisor securing plug insecured

Fail 15 Aug 2011 65,499 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside sunvisor securing plug insecured

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,496 miles

nearside rear tyre tread perished

offside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,834 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,140 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 UWH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UWH, 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 UWH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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