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RV55 GXA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,562 mi
Last recorded122,562 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 GXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 122,562 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 122,561 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 114,909 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 114,909 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 102,419 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 91,667 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 79,222 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 78,133 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 GXA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RV55 GXA, 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 RV55 GXA registered?

RV55 GXA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is RV55 GXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 GXA shows 8 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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