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SG05 UOW

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,535 mi
Last recorded34,535 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 UOW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,535 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,452 miles

front and rear suspension components general rusty condition

n/s rear tyre cracks in tread and sidewall not deep enough to show cords

o/s rear tyre catching wheel arch mud gaurd

o/s rear tyre cracks in sidewall and tread not deep enough to show cords

traction control light on

Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,798 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,281 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 16,656 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 16,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SG05 UOW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SG05 UOW, 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 SG05 UOW registered?

SG05 UOW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is SG05 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 UOW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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