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AY56 GXL

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,334 mi
Last recorded52,334 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 GXL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,334 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 52,334 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 31,657 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 31,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,370 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 15,933 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,463 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 14,843 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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AY56 GXL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY56 GXL, 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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What year was AY56 GXL registered?

AY56 GXL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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