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GJ55 AOW

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,111 mi
Last recorded71,111 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 AOW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,111 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general wear in suspension etc

Fail 22 Sep 2014 66,447 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general wear in suspension etc

Fail 11 Sep 2014 66,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f headlamp loose but still scure

n/s/f tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,081 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,351 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,875 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,973 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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GJ55 AOW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ55 AOW, 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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GJ55 AOW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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