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SF55 ZDH

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,087 mi
Last recorded94,087 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 ZDH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 94,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 85,018 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 85,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,658 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,953 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,064 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 61,060 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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) DANGEROUS

Front O/S inner brake pad approx.5,000 miles wear left

Front brake discs inner surfaces scored and pitted

Rear brake pads approx.5,000 miles wear left

Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,025 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,237 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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SF55 ZDH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SF55 ZDH, 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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SF55 ZDH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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