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LT55 GXJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,387 mi
Last recorded69,387 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 GXJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 69,387 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 69,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing rear inner bolt (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 65,386 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 65,386 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 57,153 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 57,153 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,327 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre has a small bulge

Fail 23 Oct 2013 50,983 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring in poor condition (3.6.I.5)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre has a small bulge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,016 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,195 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,763 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,886 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 19,679 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 GXJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GXJ, 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 LT55 GXJ registered?

LT55 GXJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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