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RV55 NYG

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,431 mi
Last recorded111,431 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 111,431 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 106,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 97,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,856 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,746 miles

blow from flexi exhaust

coolant low

engine covers

hand brake cables in poor condition

noise from gearbox area

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 14 Sep 2017 64,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure speed sensor wire rubbing on cv boot (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very low and worn through to cords on inner (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid doesn't hit where the wipers clear (8.2.3)

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

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

blow from flexi exhaust

coolant low

engine covers

front brake disc worn

hand brake cables in poor condition

noise from gearbox area

o/s/f tyre low and wearing on inner

o/s/r tyre very low

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 1 Sep 2016 53,049 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,774 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 43,774 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,316 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 32,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre beginning to wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,689 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 19,513 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,262 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,956 miles

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

rear handbrake cable outer sleaves slightly rusty

slight rattle from engine on idle

Pass 21 Sep 2009 12,439 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 9,480 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 NYG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NYG, 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 NYG registered?

RV55 NYG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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The MOT history for RV55 NYG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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