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GJ05 BYT

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,117 mi
Last recorded88,117 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 BYT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,117 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,439 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,236 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,521 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 54,519 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 54,519 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 54,507 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,536 miles

both front brake dices worn and corroding

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f top suspension arm has some play in inner rubber bush

o/s/f anti roll bar has slight play

o/s/f top suspension arm has some play in inner rubber bush

Fail 12 Mar 2012 48,536 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front brake dices worn and corroding

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhasut centre has mounting broken byt still surporting exhaust systerm (Advise attention)

n/s/f top suspension arm has some play in inner rubber bush

o/s/f anti roll bar has slight play

o/s/f headlamp mounting broken

o/s/f top suspension arm has some play in inner rubber bush

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,825 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 40,026 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake dises inner faces corroding

both front tyre wearing on inner edges and tread depths getting close to legal limit (Advise attention)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,026 miles

both front brake dises inner faces corroding

both front tyre wearing on inner edges and tread depths getting close to legal limit (Advise attention)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,291 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

O/s headlamp loose due to accident damage.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,031 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 27,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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GJ05 BYT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ05 BYT, 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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GJ05 BYT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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