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SH05 SLV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,985 mi
Last recorded76,985 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 SLV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,985 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 76,985 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

2mm offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 73,817 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,683 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Mar 2011 36,683 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,312 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,492 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,955 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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SH05 SLV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 SH05 SLV, 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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SH05 SLV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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