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SN54 TML

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,564 mi
Last recorded123,564 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 TML
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 123,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 123,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt detached (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 122,075 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 118,845 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at two joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slack at arm still secure (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 May 2022 118,845 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at two joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slack at arm still secure (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 118,806 miles

Central Lower exhaust hanger missing 1 of 2

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger front lhd ()

Offside Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front passenger air bag disabled

Fail 10 Nov 2017 118,806 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned operating fog light fitted at n/s/r (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing no fog light fitted (1.3.2a)

Central Lower exhaust hanger missing 1 of 2

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger front lhd ()

Offside Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front passenger air bag disabled

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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SN54 TML is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SN54 TML, 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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SN54 TML is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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