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GJ05 GBO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,296 mi
Last recorded106,296 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 106,296 miles

Front subframe corroded advise attention

both front floor pan areas corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2017 106,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Front subframe corroded advise attention

both front floor pan areas corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2016 102,919 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise attn (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides floor pan areas (6.1.B.2)

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 102,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise attn (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides floor pan areas (6.1.B.2)

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,346 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 82,212 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,176 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 76,149 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,314 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,214 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,934 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,994 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GBO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GBO, 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 GBO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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