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YB54 WGO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,061 mi
Last recorded108,061 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 WGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 108,061 miles

all rear axle radius arm bushes worn

both front brake discs badly worn pads appear low

both front lower shocker bushes worn

both front lower wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear tyres starting to get low in tread

o/s front top wishbone inner bushes worn

o/s rear sill both rear floors and front subframe have corrosion

power steering pip[es misting oil o/s of steering rack

surface corrosion to all four coil springs

Fail 20 Feb 2015 108,061 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all rear axle radius arm bushes worn

both front brake discs badly worn pads appear low

both front lower shocker bushes worn

both front lower wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear tyres starting to get low in tread

e.m.l on

n/s rear handbrake cable insecure

o/s front top wishbone inner bushes worn

o/s rear sill both rear floors and front subframe have corrosion

power steering pip[es misting oil o/s of steering rack

rear exhaust cover deteriorated and heat shield insecure

surface corrosion to all four coil springs

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,718 miles

both front brake discs lipped and worn

both front suspension leg bottom bushes splitting and worn

both front tyres getting low in tread and worn on inner edges

n/s front inner wheel rim buckled

n/s of front subframe corroded

n/s rear tyre getting low in tread

o/s rear anti roll bar drop link worn

power steering pipes damp o/s

rear exhaust cover deteriarated and heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2014 95,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs lipped and worn

both front suspension leg bottom bushes splitting and worn

both front tyres getting low in tread and worn on inner edges

n/s front inner wheel rim buckled

n/s of front subframe corroded

n/s rear tyre getting low in tread

o/s rear anti roll bar drop link worn

power steering pipes damp o/s

rear exhaust cover deteriarated and heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped pads ok

both rear brake discs lipped and pads very low strong advise o/s outer pad

light corrosion to rear floors

n/s front pad warning wire broken

power steering pipes misting oil

Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,356 miles

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

slight leak from p/a/steering pipe

Fail 24 Feb 2012 68,356 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight leak from p/a/steering pipe

Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,844 miles

rear axle large front bushes have slight movement

Fail 4 Feb 2011 53,844 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear axle large front bushes have slight movement

Pass 23 Jan 2010 44,270 miles

Gear lever excessively stiff

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,987 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,592 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 29,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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YB54 WGO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YB54 WGO, 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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YB54 WGO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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