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GV05 USN

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,592 mi
Last recorded114,592 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 USN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 114,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 114,590 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 111,727 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,396 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear most, lower arm outer bush has slight free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,887 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 96,887 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 96,852 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,504 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 81,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight oil leak to engine filter area

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,151 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,682 miles

center/rear exhaust mountings cracked & split (attention reqd)

engine under tray loose & damaged (removed during test)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,949 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,541 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,475 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,727 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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GV05 USN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GV05 USN, 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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GV05 USN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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