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YR55 YPP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,398 mi
Last recorded95,398 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 YPP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,398 miles

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

Park brake just achieved minimum effort limit - 16%

Fail 17 Mar 2016 95,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint + boots split. (2.4.G.2)

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

Park brake just achieved minimum effort limit - 16%

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,342 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 12 Mar 2015 82,342 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 6 Mar 2014 73,275 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 73,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,905 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,321 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,571 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,855 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,551 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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YR55 YPP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR55 YPP, 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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YR55 YPP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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