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FG05 GWN

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

151,342 mi
Last recorded151,342 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 GWN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 151,342 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight wear /play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush slight wear and play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable has broken mounting clip replacement recomended

Fail 27 Jul 2016 151,334 miles

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking back of engine (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight wear /play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush slight wear and play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable has broken mounting clip replacement recomended

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% bulb failing (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 137,750 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low and uneven

Fail 3 Jun 2015 137,749 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre worn low and uneven

Pass 13 Nov 2013 117,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber split

offside front tyre tread inner edge bald

Fail 13 Nov 2013 117,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber split

offside front tyre tread inner edge bald

Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,173 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 104,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 92,791 miles

exhaust emissions just met

Pass 7 Jan 2011 81,867 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 81,867 miles

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 74,307 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dampness around power steering pipes

dampness around steering rack

Fail 1 Feb 2010 74,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dampness around power steering pipes

dampness around steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,044 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 58,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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FG05 GWN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FG05 GWN, 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 FG05 GWN registered?

FG05 GWN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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