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NU05 XZF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,331 mi
Last recorded134,331 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 XZF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 134,331 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 134,331 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 125,923 miles

Nearside Front shocker has slight play

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 125,923 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front shocker has slight play

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 117,261 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,680 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,698 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,593 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,966 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 70,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,629 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 57,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,899 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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NU05 XZF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU05 XZF, 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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NU05 XZF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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