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HF55 GNO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

100,260 mi
Last recorded100,260 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 GNO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 100,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 100,248 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 96,940 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all brake discs corroded

underside slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2021 93,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

underside slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2021 93,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

underside slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,699 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion on floors and rear sills

front and rear anti roll bar bushes worn/slight play

handbrake cables in poor condition

slight cracking tyres

Pass 1 May 2019 73,987 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 73,987 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,261 miles

Handbrake cables outer sheith damaged

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 70,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear most (chalked) inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Handbrake cables outer sheith damaged

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,020 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Exhaust rubber hangers cracked/ perished at back box

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2017 68,016 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outter bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Exhaust rubber hangers cracked/ perished at back box

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,431 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2016 64,431 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,927 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,607 miles

floors corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 49,607 miles

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

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

floors corroded

o/s handbrake cable insecure

Pass 3 May 2013 45,262 miles

centre floors corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s handbrake cable insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2013 45,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre floors corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s handbrake cable insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,554 miles

exhaust corroded

steering rack inner joints worn

Fail 13 Apr 2012 42,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

steering rack inner joints worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,884 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,884 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 27,372 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,533 miles

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

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

rear brake pads starting to get low

slight surface corrosion to both front and rear discs

Fail 8 May 2008 20,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

rear brake pads starting to get low

slight surface corrosion to both front and rear discs

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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HF55 GNO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 HF55 GNO, 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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HF55 GNO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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