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DY55 LZM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,160 mi
Last recorded58,160 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LZM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 58,160 miles

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

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

cam belt due ?

engine oil on min

exhaust rear box hangers weak

park brake cables hanger weakend

Pass 5 Dec 2011 49,244 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,411 miles

Both front brake disc's worn

Fail 28 Sep 2010 41,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front brake disc's worn

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,080 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,938 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DY55 LZM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY55 LZM, 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 DY55 LZM registered?

DY55 LZM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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