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EJ05 TYS

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,902 mi
Last recorded60,902 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 TYS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 60,902 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Feb 2016 60,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,487 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 50,487 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,884 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,076 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 30,076 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,273 miles

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

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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EJ05 TYS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ05 TYS, 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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EJ05 TYS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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