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FG05 GXD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,562 mi
Last recorded114,562 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 GXD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 114,562 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2017 114,561 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 72,150 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight deterioration to rear silencer outer skin.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side wiper smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

back box outer skin rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,980 miles

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

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

near side rear hand brake cable as restricted movement on caliper hand brake lever

off side rear disc pads debonding from pad backing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 40,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 29,220 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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FG05 GXD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG05 GXD, 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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FG05 GXD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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