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AO55 RNJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,444 mi
Last recorded122,444 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 RNJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 122,444 miles

n/s/f wheel rim out of shape to limit

n/s/r brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Jun 2017 122,438 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f wheel rim out of shape to limit

n/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2016 101,840 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 101,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,953 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust centre mounting braket corroded broken

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 90,936 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust centre mounting braket corroded broken

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 76,227 miles

Exhaust centre mounting braket corroded broken

Exhaust front flexi joint broken

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside wiper blade split on ends

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 May 2014 76,211 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre mounting braket corroded broken

Exhaust front flexi joint broken

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside wiper blade split on ends

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2013 64,612 miles

Centre exhaust mounting braket corroded broken

Exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside handbrake cable clip insucure

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 51,922 miles

Coolant leak

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,698 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 24,998 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,767 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 24,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 19,291 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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AO55 RNJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO55 RNJ, 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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AO55 RNJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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