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RV55 GWD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,459 mi
Last recorded87,459 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 GWD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 87,433 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre rear (7.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 82,692 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 76,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 74,458 miles

rear exhaust rubbers detrerorating

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,416 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,231 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,246 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Sep 2012 45,200 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,040 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 39,483 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,367 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,663 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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RV55 GWD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RV55 GWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV55 GWD registered?

RV55 GWD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is RV55 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 GWD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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