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NH05 VFF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,265 mi
Last recorded95,265 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 VFF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,265 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 89,632 miles

centre exhaust bracket brocken off

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 22 Dec 2014 89,392 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1 centre exhaust bracket brocken off

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 21 Dec 2013 82,241 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 82,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,581 miles

exhaust centre pipe mounting insecure (exhaust still supported)

hand brake cables corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2012 74,581 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

exhaust centre pipe mounting insecure (exhaust still supported)

hand brake cables corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,299 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wiper blade

Fail 16 Dec 2010 57,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front discs pitted

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wiper blade

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,979 miles

both rear tyre geting low

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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NH05 VFF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NH05 VFF, 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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NH05 VFF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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