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SH05 WFV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,977 mi
Last recorded44,977 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 WFV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 44,977 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 44,940 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,643 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,239 miles

both front brake disc plates heavily scored and lipped on inner faces

both rear brake disc plates heavily scored and lipped on inner faces

low reading from o/s park brake

offside park brake cable sticking

Fail 18 Jan 2011 35,230 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake disc plates heavily scored and lipped on inner faces

both rear brake disc plates heavily scored and lipped on inner faces

low reading from o/s park brake

offside park brake cable sticking

Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,489 miles

Some corrosion on the rear of both front brake disc's not affecing the braking performance

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,259 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm

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 WFV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

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

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The MOT history for SH05 WFV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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