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FHZ 8578

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,243 mi
Last recorded52,243 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHZ 8578
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,243 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 10 Oct 2011 48,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,053 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,658 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 43,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,149 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre badly worn from inside

Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,170 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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FHZ 8578 is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FHZ 8578, 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 FHZ 8578 registered?

FHZ 8578 is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FHZ 8578 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHZ 8578 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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