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RXI 147

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,370 mi
Last recorded100,370 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXI 147
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 100,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 100,266 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 99,020 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 99,015 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 95,939 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 92,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

light corrosion to both front sills

rear underside of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 11 Aug 2021 88,704 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,981 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 85,779 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,941 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 82,704 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge,tread not cut as deep from new

Offside tyre worn on inner edge,tread not cut as deep from new

front brake discs inner faces pitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 81,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge,tread not cut as deep from new

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside tyre worn on inner edge,tread not cut as deep from new

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front brake discs inner faces pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,677 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs inner faces pitted

Fail 4 Jun 2014 74,677 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs inner faces pitted

Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,677 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 70,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 68,104 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 60,611 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 60,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,637 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,017 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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RXI 147 is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 RXI 147, 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 RXI 147 registered?

RXI 147 is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for RXI 147 shows 22 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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