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GJ05 EYD

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,844 mi
Last recorded142,844 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 EYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 142,844 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 136,173 miles

childseat in situe

covers & shields fitted

oil leak?

Pass 31 Mar 2015 128,529 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 122,053 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteriorated

windscreen cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2013 93,134 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 93,134 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 68,398 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,528 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,426 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,322 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,448 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 EYD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EYD, 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 EYD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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