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SD55 CTF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,589 mi
Last recorded45,589 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 CTF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 45,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box corroded

front sub-frame corroded

n/s/r & n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

rear discs starting to pitt

Fail 29 May 2015 45,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box corroded

front sub-frame corroded

n/s/r & n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

rear discs starting to pitt

Fail 15 May 2015 45,130 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 30,449 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,667 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,970 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 26,968 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 24,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,399 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,352 miles

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

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

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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SD55 CTF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD55 CTF, 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 SD55 CTF registered?

SD55 CTF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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