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MT55 GWF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,211 mi
Last recorded103,211 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 GWF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,211 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 100,399 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 95,041 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,280 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 81,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,264 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jul 2012 68,264 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2011 54,196 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,568 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,065 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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MT55 GWF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT55 GWF, 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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MT55 GWF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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