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GN55 LJX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,551 mi
Last recorded86,551 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 LJX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 79,974 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 66,402 miles

Exhaust Rubber Split

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 6,455 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 64,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,586 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,650 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

auxiliary drive belt slightly damaged

centre exhaust mounting excessively corroded but system still adequately supported

rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2013 45,650 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

auxiliary drive belt slightly damaged

centre exhaust mounting excessively corroded but system still adequately supported

rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,277 miles

Back box exhaust outer casing corroded

Centre Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Offside wiper arm slightly insercure but still clears the windscreen effectively

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 38,277 miles

Back box exhaust outer casing corroded

Centre Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Offside wiper arm slightly insercure but still clears the windscreen effectively

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,970 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,453 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 22,453 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 14,362 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 14,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jul 2008

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GN55 LJX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN55 LJX, 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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GN55 LJX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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