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SA05 ZWB

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,916 mi
Last recorded98,916 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ZWB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 98,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 87,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 73,536 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,864 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,360 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,351 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 28,351 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SA05 ZWB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SA05 ZWB, 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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SA05 ZWB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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