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WV05 YJZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,381 mi
Last recorded143,381 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 YJZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 143,381 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 132,976 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 132,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose nut (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort and offside (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 122,154 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 122,154 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 111,823 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,954 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 82,468 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,792 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,680 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 48,131 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,831 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 31,371 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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WV05 YJZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WV05 YJZ, 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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WV05 YJZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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