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SW05 ACF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,389 mi
Last recorded135,389 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 ACF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 135,389 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 120,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 109,244 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 97,065 miles

SRS airbag warning light on in dash

Fail 27 Mar 2012 97,002 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

SRS airbag warning light on in dash

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 66,194 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,599 miles

Drivers seat back not tilting

Slight fluid leak at pas pipes

Pass 21 Mar 2008 35,506 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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SW05 ACF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW05 ACF, 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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SW05 ACF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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