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AX54 XOB

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,729 mi
Last recorded50,729 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 XOB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 50,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 50,729 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,629 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 38,692 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,970 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 36,970 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2012 31,821 miles

reluctant to meet emission limits

Fail 5 Mar 2011 27,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 27,292 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,017 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,119 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 12,233 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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AX54 XOB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AX54 XOB, 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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What year was AX54 XOB registered?

AX54 XOB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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