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SB54 UGP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,575 mi
Last recorded92,575 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 UGP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 92,575 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 92,545 miles

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 85,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join between flex and 2nd cat (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak at gear box ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

centre exhaust hanger broken but still supporting

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and flaking

Fail 9 Jul 2016 85,331 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join between flex and 2nd cat (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak at gear box ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

centre exhaust hanger broken but still supporting

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and flaking

Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,615 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 75,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,771 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2014 72,771 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 66,423 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,910 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust centre bracket and tailpipe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front brake discs pitted slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2011 37,581 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front brake discs pitted slightly

both rear handbrake cable outer cover split

Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,563 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 22,563 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 13,847 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 5,490 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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SB54 UGP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SB54 UGP, 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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SB54 UGP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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