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DY55 YLJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,036 mi
Last recorded15,036 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,036 miles

air bag fault light on

brake discs rusty

n/s mirror missing

Fail 29 Feb 2012 15,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag fault light on

brake discs rusty

n/s mirror missing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 12,899 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 9,768 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 7,391 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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DY55 YLJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?

DY55 YLJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is DY55 YLJ safe to buy?

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