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VN55 GZX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,271 mi
Last recorded184,271 miles
Recorded on19 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 GZX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2019 184,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside + Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2018 175,937 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 165,449 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cil (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2016 157,735 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 146,349 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 132,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 May 2013 113,128 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

deep cut in os rear tyre advise replacement

Fail 18 May 2013 113,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

deep cut in os rear tyre advise replacement

Pass 25 Apr 2012 96,786 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 81,586 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 81,586 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 68,478 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 55,456 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 55,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VN55 GZX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN55 GZX, 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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VN55 GZX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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