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GJ05 GDF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,467 mi
Last recorded114,467 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 GDF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 114,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess By caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess By caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 114,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess By caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess By caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 107,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,683 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre tread ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 98,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre tread ()

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,114 miles

Advise undersillcovering underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect floor ,metal brake pipes

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 85,111 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Advise undersillcovering underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect floor ,metal brake pipes

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,080 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 83,043 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,641 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 75,641 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,582 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken, system supported

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,960 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,272 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,039 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,359 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,768 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 GDF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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