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AA55 RBT

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,338 mi
Last recorded67,338 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA55 RBT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,338 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))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 67,328 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,210 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 66,210 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 62,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,621 miles

rear exhaust slightly deterioated

Fail 19 Feb 2014 56,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust slightly deterioated

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,154 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deterioated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,050 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 49,037 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front sidelights slightly different colours

damage to rear subframe, been repaired

Fail 21 Jan 2011 45,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres sidewall areas starting to perish

n/s/r alloy wheel buckled slightly

o/s/r alloy wheel buckled slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,742 miles

front tyres sidewall areas starting to perish

n/s/r alloy wheel buckled slightly

o/s/r alloy wheel buckled slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,396 miles

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

slight oil sweat @ engine

Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,479 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 40,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AA55 RBT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 66,331 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 AA55 RBT, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AA55 RBT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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