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NC55 FRU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,697 mi
Last recorded121,697 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 FRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 121,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front door strap missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust skin slightly corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 109,620 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe under sealed

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box skin slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 109,620 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe under sealed

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box skin slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,292 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 front upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 front, inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

front sub frame corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2019 93,292 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 front upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 front, inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

front sub frame corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 77,749 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres both slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Parking brake slightly sticking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 77,749 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres both slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake slightly sticking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 64,783 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,357 miles

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 49,650 miles

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,725 miles

Front sub-frame and exhaust have corrosion

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 44,795 miles

Both front tyres wearing (inner edge)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,609 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Pass 16 Dec 2011 37,182 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,277 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 26,297 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,596 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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NC55 FRU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NC55 FRU, 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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NC55 FRU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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