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ExpiredMileage
60,886 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed in at least 2 areas, corroded heavily all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective 2 in middle, rest of system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various (5.2.3 (d) (i))
front heatshield missing, others deteriorated
other areas o9f corrosion underside eg floors, o/s sill
slight oil leaks
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded, borderline (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust poorly fitting(touching rear subframe)
underside corroded
various exhaust heatshields in poor condition/loose
various suspension components corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spacesaver fitted (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area/front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective requires welding (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 segment out (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
centre/rear heatshield insecure
exhaust fowling rear crossmember
tailpipe fowling rear crossmember
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area when cold (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective 3 (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (borderline) (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all brake discs/pads slightly deteriorated
underside corroded and/or undersealed inc sills, shock mounts etc
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area when cold (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective 3 (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (borderline) (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all brake discs/pads slightly deteriorated
handbrake cables corroded
underside corroded and/or undersealed inc sills, shock mounts etc
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear ( corroded). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s/f seat doesn't adjust.
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing rough when rotated both front. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre + rear (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside + nearside rear inner wing at spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s/f seat doesn't adjust
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front to rear brake pipes slightly swelled in coating
both rear coil springs corroded
nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded
offside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly split
rear subframe corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all brake flexi ferules slightly corroded
both rear tyres slightly cracked in tread pattern
nearside front tyre 3.5mm
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all brake flexi ferules slightly corroded
both rear tyres slightly cracked in tread pattern
nearside front tyre 3.5mm
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
back box exhaust join slight leak
both rear tyre cut inner sidewalls
rear cross member corroded
slight roughness felt offside front wheel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battery loose
front to rear brake pipes plastic coating swollen
rear coil springs slightly corroded
rear crossmember slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battery loose
front to rear brake pipes plastic coating swollen
rear coil springs slightly corroded
rear crossmember slightly corroded
N/S/F wheel slightly damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
alight play in O/S/F upper suspension arm bushes
front brake discs corroded and worn
rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded
slight play in N/S/F upper suspension arm bushes
front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
nearside front wheel slightly damaged
slight corrosion on rear brake discs
nearside rear brake disc inner side slightly corroded
slight play in offside front suspension
slight wear in front brake discs
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
slight drag at both rear wheels
both front tyres worn on edges
both parking brake cable outer casings split
slight play at nearside front top suspension arm
nearside rear tyre wearing slightly low
slight leak from rear exhaust joint
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre wearing slightly low
slight leak from rear exhaust joint
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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SC05 ETA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 SC05 ETA, 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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SC05 ETA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 June 2005.
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