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GJ09 ANR

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,733 mi
Last recorded105,733 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 ANR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 105,733 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2024 105,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 100,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2023 100,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 84,268 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened service brakes binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy rear silencer corroded outer skin (8.1.1 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker mounting upper Has a slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Gearbox mounting defective engine mounting is worn slight ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Mudguard insecure damaged to bumper to wing and headlamp slight ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides - slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 84,263 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened service brakes binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy rear silencer corroded outer skin (8.1.1 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker mounting upper Has a slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Gearbox mounting defective engine mounting is worn slight ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Mudguard insecure damaged to bumper to wing and headlamp slight ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides - slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 69,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 69,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 52,986 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,180 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 44,180 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure Both retainers broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear flexi brake hose not secured in retainng bracket

Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 32,385 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,281 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 17,809 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 13,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 9,631 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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GJ09 ANR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 66,346 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 GJ09 ANR, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ09 ANR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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