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NG54 WVJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,721 mi
Last recorded70,721 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 WVJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,721 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,168 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake pad warning wire damaged

Offside front inner wing trim missing

Offside front tyre 2.7mm,,,Nearside front tyre 2.8mm

Rear brake pads to be checked

Rear wiper blade worn

general oil leak

rear brake discs slight pitted

Pass 8 Jan 2010 56,806 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 56,806 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 59,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,143 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,588 miles

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

air con/pipe on offside front inner wing not secured

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Fail 1 Apr 2008 32,588 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air con/pipe on offside front inner wing not secured

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

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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NG54 WVJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NG54 WVJ, 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 NG54 WVJ registered?

NG54 WVJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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