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J66 JNL

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,313 mi
Last recorded131,313 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 JNL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 131,313 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 129,065 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 129,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 124,006 miles

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

engine man light on

under tray damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2017 121,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

inner wing covers fitted unable to fully check condition

Pass 22 Feb 2016 113,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge just outside centre three quarters

unable to fully check rear inner wings as they have covers fitted over them

Fail 16 Feb 2016 113,286 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge just outside centre three quarters

unable to fully check rear inner wings as they have covers fitted over them

Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,456 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhast box cover corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 97,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lift in nearside lower ball joint

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Slight play in steering rack ends

Slight wear in nearside top wishbone pivot bush

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,945 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system in poor condition .

nearside and offside rear handbrake cables outer casing split .

Fail 4 Jul 2011 61,377 miles

Nearside rear tyre lightly cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil level low

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,377 miles

Nearside rear tyre lightly cracking

Oil level low

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,799 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 57,797 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,074 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 55,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,173 miles

advise n/s/front tyre cut on side wall but not to cords

Fail 3 Feb 2009 43,173 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise n/s/front tyre cut on side wall but not to cords

Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,409 miles

protective covers fitted some testable items are concealed

rear tyres unevenly worn

wipers offside smears slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2008 36,409 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

protective covers fitted some testable items are concealed

rear tyres unevenly worn

wipers offside smears slightly

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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J66 JNL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 J66 JNL, 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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J66 JNL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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