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YX05 YJB

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,240 mi
Last recorded78,240 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 YJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,240 miles

both front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 12 Aug 2016 78,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,929 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,079 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 67,912 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,808 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 52,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 45,453 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,988 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,884 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,223 miles

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

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

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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YX05 YJB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YX05 YJB, 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 YX05 YJB registered?

YX05 YJB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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