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AY56 GYB

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,903 mi
Last recorded85,903 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 GYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 85,903 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,784 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 80,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 76,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 67,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,211 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 60,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 60,876 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,024 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,184 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,386 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 31,386 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in rear tyre

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 GYB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY56 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

AY56 GYB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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