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GU05 URN

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,742 mi
Last recorded139,742 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 URN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 139,742 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 129,490 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 129,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 121,862 miles

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 20 Feb 2015 121,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2014 111,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 95,716 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 95,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,738 miles

front brake disks pitted on the outer face

Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,748 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 64,493 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight smoky from rear when revved slight harsh

Fail 16 Feb 2010 64,493 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight smoky from rear when revved slight harsh

Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,096 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,781 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear reflector loose

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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GU05 URN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU05 URN, 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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What year was GU05 URN registered?

GU05 URN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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