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GJ05 EXW

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,243 mi
Last recorded75,243 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 EXW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,243 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,729 miles

passenger air bag dash trim adrift

Fail 1 Dec 2015 65,729 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box heavilly corroded

passenger air bag dash trim adrift

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,244 miles

Aux belt worn

Coolant leak from radiator

Exhaust back box corroded

Front tyre wearing on inside edge

NSF tyre perished

Oil level low

Fail 6 Jan 2015 62,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Aux belt worn

Coolant leak from radiator

Exhaust back box corroded

Front tyre wearing on inside edge

NSF tyre perished

Oil level low

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box corroding

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,039 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 50,899 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,899 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,634 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,697 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 EXW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black 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 GJ05 EXW, 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 GJ05 EXW registered?

GJ05 EXW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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