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YR05 XLC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,732 mi
Last recorded121,732 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 XLC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 121,732 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 121,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 109,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 101,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml showing

Pass 3 Jun 2013 92,626 miles

eml light on

Pass 28 May 2012 82,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,207 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 72,990 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 59,583 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,646 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,718 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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YR05 XLC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR05 XLC, 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 YR05 XLC registered?

YR05 XLC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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