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YP05 COH

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,610 mi
Last recorded86,610 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 COH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,610 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 86,000 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,061 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,656 miles

Both front exhaust rubber brackets condition deteriorating

Nearside rear hand brake cable rubber mounting deteriorating

Fail 15 Apr 2013 56,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,542 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 46,486 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,481 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 36,261 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

of side front brake flexi slightly twisted

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,277 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,225 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 21,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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YP05 COH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YP05 COH, 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 YP05 COH registered?

YP05 COH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YP05 COH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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