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GJ54 TOH

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,049 mi
Last recorded137,049 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 TOH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 137,049 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 127,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated.

o/s/f subframe damp with oil poss pas fluid.

Fail 10 May 2016 127,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust deteriorated.

o/s/f subframe damp with oil poss pas fluid.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 117,224 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

N/s/f outter sidewall slight cut

N/s/r tyre 3mm

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

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

Slight Power steering Fluid leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 108,580 miles

Exhaust backbox slightly corroded

Exhaust hangers & joints slightly corroded

N/s/r tyre worn to 3-3.5mm

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2013 99,496 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 99,467 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 97,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

airbag light showing

Fail 7 Jul 2012 96,811 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 88,514 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 83,104 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 67,592 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 51,662 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,501 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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GJ54 TOH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ54 TOH, 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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GJ54 TOH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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