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YP55 XVD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,229 mi
Last recorded99,229 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 XVD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 99,229 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,524 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,946 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 86,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,715 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,606 miles

front tyres wearing on inside tread.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 41,186 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,084 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 XVD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YP55 XVD, 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 YP55 XVD registered?

YP55 XVD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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