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GJ05 EXU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,447 mi
Last recorded156,447 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 EXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 156,447 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 136,975 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 136,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Near side front upper (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 124,287 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides front chassis and floorpans slightly corroded

both sides rear floorpan slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

oil leak

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 22 Sep 2014 124,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides front chassis and floorpans slightly corroded

both sides rear floorpan slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

oil leak

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 12 Aug 2013 117,826 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 104,916 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 104,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,886 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer mounting rubbers broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 16 Sep 2010 76,473 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,229 miles

front discs corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,214 miles

n/s/r tyre hgas a nail in the tred

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,029 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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GJ05 EXU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc 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 GJ05 EXU, 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 EXU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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