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PY05 FGM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,101 mi
Last recorded135,101 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 FGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 135,101 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 124,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R H/brake cable P clip/ bracket broken

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 124,861 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R H/brake cable P clip/ bracket broken

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 105,431 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions close to limit

front tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 23 May 2014 105,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emissions close to limit

front tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 92,134 miles

both front tyres tread low on inner edges

offside front outer door handle faulty but operational

Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,044 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,747 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,667 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 63,190 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,758 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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PY05 FGM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PY05 FGM, 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 PY05 FGM registered?

PY05 FGM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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