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NT05 LWK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,751 mi
Last recorded60,751 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT05 LWK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,751 miles

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion to exhaust.

exhaust hangers poor condition.

front brake discs poor condition.

front/lower suspension bushes poor condition[just acceptable].

heavy corrsion suspension components.

light switch worn.

rear trailing arm bushes poor condition[just acceptable].

surface rust brake pipes.

uneven wear front tyres.

Fail 11 Jul 2014 60,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion to exhaust.

exhaust hangers poor condition.

front brake discs poor condition.

front/lower suspension bushes poor condition[just acceptable].

heavy corrsion suspension components.

light switch worn.

rear trailing arm bushes poor condition[just acceptable].

surface rust brake pipes.

uneven wear front tyres.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,838 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 45,854 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2010 33,692 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)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edges

offside front tyre worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,097 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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NT05 LWK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NT05 LWK, 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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NT05 LWK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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