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SF05 LGE

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,948 mi
Last recorded66,948 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 LGE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2013 66,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat has slight play in the upright support

Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,948 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

drivers seat has slight play in the upright support

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,868 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,817 miles

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,612 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,968 miles

O/S headlamp aim is on limit

Rear exhaust system slightly corrosion

Slight play on O/S/R suspension

Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,619 miles

Parking brake cable has been over adjusted.

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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SF05 LGE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SF05 LGE, 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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SF05 LGE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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