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GJ05 GFA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,577 mi
Last recorded118,577 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 118,577 miles

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear ANTIROLL BAR CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND REAR SILENCER OUTER SHELL SPLIT/RUSTED (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 113,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti rattle clip on calliper is Fitted incorrectly

Offside Front Anti rattle clip missing

Rear exhaust box starting to rust.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 106,280 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,537 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 98,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

heater plug fault

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,119 miles

airbag light on

heater plug fault

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,565 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 78,716 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 78,716 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 72,228 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 72,228 miles

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

3x nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2008 63,393 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 GFA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GFA, 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 GFA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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