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NL55 JBO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,866 mi
Last recorded115,866 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 JBO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 115,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2023 115,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 115,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 115,724 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor seat mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 108,628 miles

Front suspension D bushes worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear anti roll bars worn

Pass 8 Mar 2021 102,869 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both outer sills have had repairs and covered with underseal

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Feb 2021 102,868 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,279 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 99,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,469 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jan 2018 86,667 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,096 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front subframe corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 80,962 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Brake cable insecure hand brake cable (3.5.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front subframe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,731 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 65,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,853 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 49,853 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 40,801 miles

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

airbag light on dash

front discs corroded inner edge

slight play in n/s/f suspension arms

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,744 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 28,979 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 20 Nov 2010 28,979 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)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 25,299 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,299 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 20,372 miles

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 JBO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JBO, 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 JBO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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