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AV55 NJO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,665 mi
Last recorded124,665 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 NJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 124,665 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 124,663 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged handbrake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front 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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 118,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 110,890 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 110,890 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,100 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 103,100 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 98,407 miles

nearside and offside shocks rusted

rear brake discs rusted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 98,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside shocks rusted

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 14 Nov 2015 91,165 miles

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1n)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 91,165 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,350 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 76,200 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 68,067 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,211 miles

slight flat spots to both rear tyre treads

Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,631 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear handbrake cable outers starting to crack

rear ehhaust mount rubbers broken but supported with the safety strapes

Fail 20 Sep 2010 52,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear handbrake cable outers starting to crack

rear ehhaust mount rubbers broken but supported with the safety strapes

Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,600 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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AV55 NJO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AV55 NJO, 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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AV55 NJO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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