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YB55 RXM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,212 mi
Last recorded58,212 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 RXM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,212 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 58,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,518 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 56,518 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,393 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 52,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres low on edges

o/s/r tyre low

oil filter leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,018 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,244 miles

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

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

OSF and OSR brake discs corroding but ok in rollers

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,944 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 37,944 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,527 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,301 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 22,401 miles

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 22 Jun 2009 18,479 miles

n/s/r brake disc corrosion

o/s/r brake disc corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2008 17,035 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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YB55 RXM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB55 RXM, 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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YB55 RXM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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