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NL55 JCJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,783 mi
Last recorded65,783 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 65,783 miles

exhaust system deterated in general

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 25 Sep 2015 65,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 61,743 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,743 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 56,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 56,802 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

OSF hub not not locked

Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,586 miles

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

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

both top shocker mountings slight play at rear

front sub frame slighty corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2012 50,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

both top shocker mountings slight play at rear

front sub frame slighty corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,059 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,020 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 17,281 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 JCJ 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 NL55 JCJ, 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 JCJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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