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SH05 WFO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,874 mi
Last recorded69,874 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 WFO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 69,874 miles

front brake discs rusty

rear exhaust outer casing rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2017 66,820 miles

clutch peddle rubber missing

front discs starting to rust

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2017 66,820 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side outer sill (5.2.6)

clutch peddle rubber missing

front discs starting to rust

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,507 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs rusty

nail in offside front tyre

rear exhaust very rusty

rear tyres low on tread and perished

wipers slightly split

Pass 13 Nov 2015 61,047 miles

front discs starting to rust on edges

rear exhaust rusty

rear tyres nearing wear indicators

Fail 17 Nov 2014 57,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs starting to rust

front wipers slightly split

Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,366 miles

front discs starting to rust

front wipers slightly split

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,275 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 53,145 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,098 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,578 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,353 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,586 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 WFO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SH05 WFO, 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 SH05 WFO registered?

SH05 WFO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is SH05 WFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 WFO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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