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G7 DEV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,063 mi
Last recorded54,063 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 DEV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 54,063 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 51,820 miles

Hand brake requires adjustment.

Fail 12 May 2025 51,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Hand brake requires adjustment.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 49,364 miles

Beam image weak on headlamps

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable fouling exhaust when operated (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 47,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 47,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 44,688 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 44,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 42,498 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,058 miles

Both front tyres worn thin on inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2016 34,912 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 34,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 30,088 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2014 30,088 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 27,195 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 27,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 22,568 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 22,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front bottom balljoints have slight lift

nearside driveshaft seal leaking gearbox oil

Pass 28 Nov 2011 17,310 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear b/discs slightly pitted

Fail 28 Nov 2011 17,310 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear b/discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2009 12,218 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,129 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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G7 DEV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G7 DEV, 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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G7 DEV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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