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FD55 GZJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,396 mi
Last recorded69,396 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 GZJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,396 miles

Both front inner track control arm bushed perished

Coolant level low

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

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

Oil leak

Oil level low

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust rubbers perished

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,197 miles

Coolant level low

Engine undertray loose

Offside front headlight cracked

Oil level low

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in rear anti roll bar

Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 49,164 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,869 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear suspension rear arms outer bushes slight play

rear brake discs pitted and rusty

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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FD55 GZJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FD55 GZJ, 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 FD55 GZJ registered?

FD55 GZJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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