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GJ05 GCO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,929 mi
Last recorded120,929 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 GCO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 120,929 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 120,929 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 120,446 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 120,213 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 120,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working switch fault (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 119,973 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 119,645 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2020 119,645 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 119,090 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 114,029 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 108,645 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 108,645 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 102,753 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 97,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre cut in tread

o/s rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,026 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,239 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 78,324 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 71,337 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,957 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 58,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 GCO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GCO, 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 GCO registered?

GJ05 GCO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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