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BG55 UJN

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,254 mi
Last recorded71,254 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UJN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,254 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,207 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,717 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,609 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,934 miles

f tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

r box condition

Fail 6 Jul 2013 60,916 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

f tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

r box condition

wheel alignment

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,463 miles

exhaust condition

play in o/s rack arm

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,921 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 45,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,790 miles

vehicle damaged and repaired at front satisfactory at time of test

Pass 14 May 2009 29,882 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 29,882 miles

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

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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BG55 UJN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG55 UJN, 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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BG55 UJN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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