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NG53 NXB

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,091 mi
Last recorded97,091 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 NXB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 97,091 miles

corrosion around offside lower section of rad

engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

oil leaks

rear anti roll bar drop links slight play

Fail 18 May 2016 97,091 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lens dirty inside (1.1.C.1e)

corrosion around offside lower section of rad

engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

oil leaks

rear anti roll bar drop links slight play

Pass 19 May 2015 91,659 miles

Both front top suspension arms have slight play developing

Both rear tyres have inner tread wear developing

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

Oil leaks developing around engine

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight rad corrosion near lower offside

exhaust heat shield is insecure and broken

Fail 19 May 2015 91,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Both front top suspension arms have slight play developing

Both rear tyres have inner tread wear developing

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

Oil leaks developing around engine

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight rad corrosion near lower offside

exhaust heat shield is insecure and broken

Pass 27 May 2014 85,806 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 79,928 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 79,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 72,452 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2011 60,531 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 49,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 49,220 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,439 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,997 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,824 miles

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

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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NG53 NXB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 67,403 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 NG53 NXB, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NG53 NXB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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