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SV05 RRU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,805 mi
Last recorded49,805 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 RRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 49,805 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at lower edge (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear suspension strut top mount ,wear ,movement when jacked suspension hanging

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

engine under tray at nearside insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2017 49,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at lower edge (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear suspension strut top mount ,wear ,movement when jacked suspension hanging

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

engine under tray at nearside insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,652 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at lower edge (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear suspension strut top mount wear movement when jacked suspension hanging

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 47,652 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at lower edge (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear suspension strut top mount wear movement when jacked suspension hanging

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 45,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on offside and nearside rear centre floor

offside and nearside rear suspension strut top mounts ,some wear ,movement when jacked suspension hanging

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on offside and nearside rear centre floor

offside and nearside rear suspension strut top mounts ,some wear ,movement when jacked suspension hanging

Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,098 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 41,206 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 38,934 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded and broken

Fail 4 Apr 2012 38,934 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust mount corroded and broken

Pass 5 Apr 2011 37,263 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres cracked around edges of tread areas cords not visible

nearside brake cable mounting rubber broken insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2010 36,185 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,185 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake some corrosion ,pitting on inner face

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,573 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

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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SV05 RRU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SV05 RRU, 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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SV05 RRU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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