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GJ05 GCU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,892 mi
Last recorded92,892 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 92,892 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,442 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,158 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 79,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Offside Front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,654 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 72,654 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,009 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,382 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 60,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,290 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,470 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,925 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,645 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,084 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,889 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 19,534 miles

front tyres getting low on side edge

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 GCU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU registered?

GJ05 GCU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GJ05 GCU safe to buy?

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