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SB05 JHF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,972 mi
Last recorded39,972 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 JHF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,972 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 39,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,713 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,675 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Apr 2010 28,675 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,784 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,350 miles

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

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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SB05 JHF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB05 JHF, 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 SB05 JHF registered?

SB05 JHF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for SB05 JHF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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