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LF05 NLK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,247 mi
Last recorded172,247 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 NLK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 172,247 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 170,730 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 170,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 169,264 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 167,129 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 164,762 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,138 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 158,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 158,531 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 151,676 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 151,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 147,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Jul 2012 140,998 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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LF05 NLK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF05 NLK, 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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What year was LF05 NLK registered?

LF05 NLK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LF05 NLK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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