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J14 NUP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,508 mi
Last recorded105,508 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 NUP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 105,508 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 105,508 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 105,407 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 105,201 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 105,201 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 103,594 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 103,594 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,278 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 89,135 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,184 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 81,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2011 66,313 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,079 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

movement in hand brake lever

offside door handle broken

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,459 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 44,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,633 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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J14 NUP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J14 NUP, 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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J14 NUP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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