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LX55 GFZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,238 mi
Last recorded82,238 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 GFZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,238 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 79,753 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,585 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,623 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 66,691 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 66,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 58,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,392 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,752 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low.

Front under tray is hanging down.

Off side front wheel inner rim i8s buckeled.

Rear tyres are wearing low.

Strong smell of horses, maybe there is a pony in the boot?

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,756 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 27,683 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,654 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 14,738 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 12,952 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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LX55 GFZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LX55 GFZ, 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 LX55 GFZ registered?

LX55 GFZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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