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NV55 MMF

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,722 mi
Last recorded116,722 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 MMF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 116,722 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 116,530 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 103,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber hanger broken

Fail 4 May 2016 103,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber hanger broken

Fail 16 Mar 2016 103,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes, (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubber deteriorated leaving a section unsupported

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 100,305 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,510 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 85,466 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 79,307 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 79,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside exterior mirror loose

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,474 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 51,605 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,621 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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NV55 MMF 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 64.3%.

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 NV55 MMF, 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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NV55 MMF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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