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AR05 RAD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,993 mi
Last recorded44,993 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 RAD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 44,993 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 44,993 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 32,598 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 32,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 27,524 miles

Offside headlamp insecure but not dangerously

Pass 18 Mar 2020 23,350 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 21,530 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 21,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 19,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 19,320 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 18,287 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 17,956 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 16,421 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,010 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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AR05 RAD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AR05 RAD, 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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AR05 RAD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is AR05 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 RAD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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