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P999 GTA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,649 mi
Last recorded57,649 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 GTA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 57,649 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 57,371 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 57,195 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 56,057 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 55,538 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,876 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 54,480 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,878 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,966 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,714 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 46,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure locking disc loose (2.7.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 43,548 miles

front hubs are corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Dec 2014 43,548 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

front hubs are corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Jun 2014 42,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 41,861 miles

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

o/s/f hub corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,957 miles

1.9 Electrical wiring and Battery - Battery insecure...

Fail 3 Jul 2012 39,957 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1.9 Electrical wiring and Battery - Battery insecure...

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,541 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 38,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 35,906 miles

All tyre treads getting low.

Grease around offside outer driveshaft gaiter.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,587 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 28,320 miles

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

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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P999 GTA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P999 GTA, 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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P999 GTA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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