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VE55 GYP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,501 mi
Last recorded84,501 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 GYP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 84,501 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 79,271 miles

Under body components has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust front bracket broken way

Pass 29 May 2019 62,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 62,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,532 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 51,519 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 48,617 miles

Front drop links slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2015 46,132 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,337 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,958 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,899 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,273 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,750 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 20,033 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 14,951 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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VE55 GYP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE55 GYP, 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 VE55 GYP registered?

VE55 GYP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is VE55 GYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 GYP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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