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YS05 LJC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,089 mi
Last recorded147,089 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 LJC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 147,089 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 147,089 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 135,513 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 135,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 117,430 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 99,878 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 99,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 84,482 miles

cut on offside tyre inner wall + on tread

Pass 11 May 2010 65,515 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2009 45,198 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 26,228 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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YS05 LJC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel 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 YS05 LJC, 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 YS05 LJC registered?

YS05 LJC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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