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SL05 YGZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,168 mi
Last recorded93,168 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YGZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 93,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 93,168 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,885 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,146 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 86,616 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 82,606 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,688 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,745 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,123 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,464 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,001 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 46,970 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,233 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,010 miles

Nearside 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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SL05 YGZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SL05 YGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL05 YGZ registered?

SL05 YGZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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