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RV55 NYD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,948 mi
Last recorded85,948 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 NYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 85,948 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 85,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 77,397 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 66,665 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,057 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,057 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,530 miles

air bag light is on

exhaust rusty

f/n/s of vehicle and headlamp mounting damaged

n/s hand brake reading noted low

radiator is weeping coolant

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 31 Oct 2011 60,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light is on

exhaust rusty

f/n/s of vehicle and headlamp mounting damaged

n/s hand brake reading noted low

radiator is weeping coolant

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2010 56,553 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 52,358 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,017 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 NYD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NYD, 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 NYD registered?

RV55 NYD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is RV55 NYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 NYD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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