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SV05 RSY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,227 mi
Last recorded132,227 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 RSY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 132,227 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 132,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 122,496 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 117,640 miles

Rear discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Fail 21 Sep 2017 117,640 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 114,510 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 114,510 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,501 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 109,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under car (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing liner (4.1.D.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 104,300 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Fail 18 Aug 2014 104,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 99,890 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 99,890 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 97,082 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn inside edges

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Aug 2012 97,072 miles

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

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn inside edges

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Aug 2011 93,066 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2011 93,055 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in offside steering rack

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 29 May 2010 85,083 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 67,087 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake outer cables cracked and rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2009 66,809 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake outer cables cracked and rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,797 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

near side hand brake stiff?

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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SV05 RSY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SV05 RSY, 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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SV05 RSY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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