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GY55 HZV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,758 mi
Last recorded85,758 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 HZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 85,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering rack inner joint slightly worn

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 85,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering rack inner joint slightly worn

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,693 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in the offside steering rack inner joint

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 77,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in the offside steering rack inner joint

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 65,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 56,986 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,284 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,221 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,854 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,269 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,951 miles

5 exhaust hangers split

both handbrake cable casings split

front brake discs lipped

handbrake ratchet weak

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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GY55 HZV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black 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 GY55 HZV, 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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GY55 HZV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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