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GJ05 GDY

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,321 mi
Last recorded115,321 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 GDY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 115,321 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 107,783 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2016 107,775 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,017 miles

front brake disks slightly scored

offside rear tyre tread stepped

rear brake disks slightly pitted

rear exhaust silencer front hanging rubber perishing and splitting

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre tread wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2014 93,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre tread wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,019 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 84,019 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,533 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust rear mount deteriorated

one bulb out in centre brake light

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,424 miles

Front discs worn / pitted / scored

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,723 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2009 39,723 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 39,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,160 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 GDY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GDY, 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 GDY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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