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LT55 GWE

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,165 mi
Last recorded80,165 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 GWE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 80,165 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both outer cables (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake performance on limit on nearside rear

Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable mount broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket rusted off, silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 75,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy cracks inside sidewall, to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable mount broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket rusted off, silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 69,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,994 miles

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

washer pipe split

Fail 7 Mar 2018 65,964 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 cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

washer pipe split

Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,199 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge, cut in tread close to cords

Pass 4 Feb 2016 49,549 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 37,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,095 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 24,859 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 21,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2010 19,073 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 16,077 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 12,032 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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LT55 GWE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LT55 GWE, 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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LT55 GWE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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