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AX06 LYW

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,057 mi
Last recorded145,057 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 LYW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 145,057 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded and worn

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Jul 2021 145,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust system corroded and worn

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2020 136,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2020 136,741 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2019 115,501 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2018 109,505 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 109,497 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 105,437 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2016 105,347 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,973 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 90,972 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 79,783 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,864 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2011 28,532 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

front brake pads low require closer inspection

rear exhaust mnts perished

Pass 16 Sep 2010 11,114 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 7,644 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AX06 LYW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AX06 LYW, 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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AX06 LYW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 August 2006.

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