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NG05 HPA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,668 mi
Last recorded101,668 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 HPA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 101,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise on both front wheel bearings but no roughness when span

Fail 26 May 2017 101,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise on both front wheel bearings but no roughness when span

Pass 27 May 2016 94,595 miles

rear exhaust outer shield corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 94,595 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust outer shield corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 87,204 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 87,204 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,892 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,892 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,359 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 71,359 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,957 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 62,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 54,074 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 54,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,263 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 51,263 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,075 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,068 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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NG05 HPA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NG05 HPA, 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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NG05 HPA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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