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SA55 PZS

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,274 mi
Last recorded140,274 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 PZS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 140,274 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 21 Sep 2015 140,176 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

HAND BRAKE LEVER SLIGHT SIDE PLAY

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 19 Sep 2014 133,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 126,920 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 126,915 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 122,923 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 106,689 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 57,682 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,830 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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SA55 PZS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA55 PZS, 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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SA55 PZS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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