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GJ54 TOU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,000 mi
Last recorded113,000 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 TOU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 113,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 103,169 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)

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2017 103,151 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,843 miles

Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 97,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 91,330 miles

both rear trailing arms front bushes worn

front subframe corroded

slight play nearside rear hub

Pass 1 Mar 2014 80,892 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,847 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,653 miles

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

child seats in osr & nsr belts ns fog lamp in op subrame starting to corrode small chip in zone b exhaust 2nd box starting to corrode

Fail 19 Feb 2011 61,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 61,997 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 57,093 miles

Suspect power steering fluid leak (Pump area??)

Unable to check offside rear seat belt properly due to child seat

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,432 miles

centre rear seat belt starting to frey

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,035 miles

Nearside 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)

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

rear centre seat belt faulty

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 TOU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc 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 TOU, 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 TOU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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