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NL55 GGE

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,994 mi
Last recorded100,994 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 GGE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 100,994 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 86,548 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 86,536 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,575 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 83,574 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,860 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 79,848 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,098 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 72,096 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 65,062 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,253 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling througout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Fail 29 Sep 2012 44,511 miles

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

Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling througout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,275 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,465 miles

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

front discs slightly scored both sides

Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,497 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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NL55 GGE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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