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YP55 CFN

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,772 mi
Last recorded96,772 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 CFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 96,772 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all under side rusty.exhaust system all rusty

front brake discs rusty

nsf tyre edges wornlow.osr tyre inner walll cracked

os steering rack knuckle slight play

osr back plate rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 91,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 86,318 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 80,382 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,311 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 74,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,538 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,931 miles

nearside and offside front tyes slight sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,509 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 56,509 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake cables outer casings split

Pass 15 Jan 2011 44,965 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light staying on idicating a fault .

Pass 6 Jan 2009 29,714 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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YP55 CFN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YP55 CFN, 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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YP55 CFN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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