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MT55 GWG

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,180 mi
Last recorded62,180 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 GWG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 62,180 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,118 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,130 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 49,130 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 48,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 46,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 46,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,490 miles

osf tyre 2.5mm

Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,380 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,296 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,948 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,525 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,703 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 GWG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 MT55 GWG, 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 GWG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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