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RV55 GXS

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,747 mi
Last recorded116,747 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 GXS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 116,747 miles

all four brake discs corroded

front tyres on inner wearing low

slight play in o/s/f suspension bush

Fail 8 Aug 2016 116,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front coil springs starting to corrode

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

eml light iluminated

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner tread

rear antiroll bar corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in offside front upper suspension bush

Pass 18 Dec 2014 108,410 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 101,068 miles

drivers door checkstrap missing

evidence of old tyres fouling plastic inner arch covers

front lower radiator mounting panel damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2012 89,443 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,098 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 77,098 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,403 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Feb 2010 53,625 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads worn low

off side front brake disc corroded

off side front wiper noise on screen

Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,039 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,746 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 42,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GXS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GXS, 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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RV55 GXS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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