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AO06 YXF

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,229 mi
Last recorded104,229 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 YXF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 104,229 miles

Nearside Rear slight wheel grab

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 98,435 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 98,435 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam N/S (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2016 94,693 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

coolant level low

engine rattle on start up

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil level low

Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,074 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust in poor condition and hanger broken

Fail 11 Aug 2015 91,074 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen

exhaust in poor condition and hanger broken

Pass 14 Aug 2014 80,570 miles

rear exhuast rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2014 80,570 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhuast rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlight aim on upper limit

rear exhaust detiorated

Fail 30 Jul 2013 65,768 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs excessively pitted

offside headlight aim on upper limit

rear exhaust detiorated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs rusty and scored

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt has slight fraying

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,336 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,682 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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AO06 YXF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 66,331 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO06 YXF, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO06 YXF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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