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SO55 HCJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,365 mi
Last recorded55,365 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 HCJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,365 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment osr/nsr (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 55,365 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment osr/nsr (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,056 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 43,937 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 41,545 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 35,526 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,584 miles

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre

coolant leak

nail in o/s/f

Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,425 miles

Coolant leak

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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SO55 HCJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SO55 HCJ, 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 SO55 HCJ registered?

SO55 HCJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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