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TGZ 7

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,039 mi
Last recorded82,039 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGZ 7
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 82,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 82,036 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS+OS , Worse on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 80,198 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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TGZ 7 is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TGZ 7, 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 TGZ 7 registered?

TGZ 7 is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is TGZ 7 safe to buy?

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