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YR05 XMB

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,678 mi
Last recorded50,678 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 XMB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 50,678 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake insecure ABS wiring loom insecure and catching wheel on full lock (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,100 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 33,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded and worn , STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,603 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 22,799 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

oil residue

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2015 22,798 miles

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

oil residue

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2014 17,763 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 11,447 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 11,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 10,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 8,818 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 7,598 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake cable rubber retainers perished/split

Pass 7 Jun 2008 6,564 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 XMB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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