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NV05 ZGM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,181 mi
Last recorded117,181 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 ZGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 117,181 miles

Offside wiper blade

Fail 25 Jul 2018 117,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside wiper blade

Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,737 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Jul 2017 108,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,767 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot with small hole (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 98,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm with excess movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot with small hole (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 83,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,192 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,667 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 75,666 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,275 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,793 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,282 miles

Nearside front wheel inner rim dented.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 39,282 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front wheel inner rim dented.

Pass 28 May 2009 29,305 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear exhaust mountings perished.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,977 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 22,977 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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NV05 ZGM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NV05 ZGM, 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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NV05 ZGM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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