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SJ05 AWP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,696 mi
Last recorded67,696 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 AWP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 67,696 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 66,644 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 66,480 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 65,605 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 64,715 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 63,809 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 61,857 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 61,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 61,369 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,694 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 56,328 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,328 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,694 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 44,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,393 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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SJ05 AWP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SJ05 AWP, 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 SJ05 AWP registered?

SJ05 AWP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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The MOT history for SJ05 AWP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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