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SD05 XDJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,979 mi
Last recorded60,979 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 XDJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,979 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 60,979 miles

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

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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SD05 XDJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SD05 XDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD05 XDJ registered?

SD05 XDJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is SD05 XDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 XDJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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