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MM05 NBN

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,975 mi
Last recorded97,975 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 NBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2019 97,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 92,010 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 86,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,072 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2016 78,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,088 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,971 miles

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

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 65,744 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,194 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 54,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 54,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,211 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 48,210 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2011 45,488 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 45,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front inner discs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2010 37,752 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front inner discs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,963 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 23 Jul 2009

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,354 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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MM05 NBN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MM05 NBN, 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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MM05 NBN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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