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RV55 NYF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,626 mi
Last recorded141,626 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 141,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2013 141,234 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2012 123,267 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 123,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 103,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 84,357 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

STRONG ADVISE; Both rear tyres wearing aggresivly, ie "heel and toe" wear to tread blocks, indicating incorrect wheel alignment.

Fail 8 Oct 2010 84,357 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE; Both rear tyres wearing aggresivly, ie "heel and toe" wear to tread blocks, indicating incorrect wheel alignment.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,264 miles

front & rear brake discs starting to corrode.....

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,316 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 NYF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NYF, 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 NYF registered?

RV55 NYF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is RV55 NYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 NYF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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