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SG55 JYT

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,718 mi
Last recorded78,718 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 JYT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 78,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,996 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs inner face heavily corroded

engine breather smoking heavily

Fail 17 Oct 2016 71,977 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs inner face heavily corroded

engine breather smoking heavily

Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,704 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC PITTED

ADVISE SECURITY OF OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,703 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,043 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,313 miles

very slight lift at rear strut top mounts

Fail 22 Jun 2012 45,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

very slight lift at rear strut top mounts

Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,676 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,534 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 43,532 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,173 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,080 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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SG55 JYT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SG55 JYT, 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 SG55 JYT registered?

SG55 JYT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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