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GU05 URR

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,434 mi
Last recorded96,434 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 URR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 96,434 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,953 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 75,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 75,443 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both dip beam headlamps yellow

engine emits slight blue smoke at idle

Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,962 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,187 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,234 miles

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

engine managment light on

front sidelight switch on ignition barrel button broken but operates ok

front tyres wearing more on both edges tread starting to wear low

nearside rear tyre wearing more on outer edge slightly out of shape

rear tyres perishing

water inside nearside front headlight

Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,476 miles

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

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,245 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,386 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 51,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 URR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 URR, 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 URR registered?

GU05 URR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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