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NL55 GFV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,916 mi
Last recorded83,916 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 GFV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 83,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) severe play ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

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

exhaust deteriorating,corroded

suspension components corroded,deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating and wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 75,150 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer side-wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing strut pinch bolt nut missing? (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating and wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre low pressure

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 66,320 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 56,926 miles

Front exhaust flexi deterated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 56,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust flexi deterated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 49,889 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 49,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,726 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

offside rear tyre wearing low

offside sill distorted

slight wear and knock in steering rack

Fail 25 Feb 2014 42,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

offside rear tyre wearing low

offside sill distorted

slight wear and knock in steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,032 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 37,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,406 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,468 miles

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 1 Apr 2010 22,249 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,685 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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NL55 GFV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NL55 GFV, 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 NL55 GFV registered?

NL55 GFV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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