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GK55 ZNR

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

93,031 mi
Last recorded93,031 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 ZNR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 93,031 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 93,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both/split (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,345 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 80,833 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 80,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

wipers starting to smear

Fail 4 Oct 2012 66,828 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,828 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,893 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,068 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 41,176 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,675 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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GK55 ZNR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GK55 ZNR, 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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GK55 ZNR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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