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YF54 LLP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,576 mi
Last recorded106,576 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 LLP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 106,576 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 90,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,991 miles

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear (blocking) on inside edge

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Fail 3 Feb 2015 68,256 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management lamp indicates a fault

offside rear tyre has uneven wear pattern (blocking)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management lamp indicates a fault

offside rear tyre has uneven wear pattern (blocking)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 63,123 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 63,123 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 59,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,190 miles

the inner rear discs are slightly pitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,373 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2010 38,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,375 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,668 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 28,668 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,882 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 22,881 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YF54 LLP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YF54 LLP, 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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YF54 LLP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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