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NY54 BOH

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,678 mi
Last recorded109,678 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 BOH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 109,678 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn smooth on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2017 105,674 miles

centre exhaust bracket missing but exhaust is still adequately supported

squeaking noise from pulley

Fail 13 Jan 2017 105,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

centre exhaust bracket missing but exhaust is still adequately supported

radiator has been leaking

squeaking noise from pulley

Pass 9 Feb 2016 97,593 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 97,592 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and centre mounting brackets snapped off (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake cables slightly seized

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 92,112 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 13 Feb 2014 86,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,553 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,878 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2013 73,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 59,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 59,251 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,461 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 52,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,474 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 44,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,994 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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NY54 BOH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NY54 BOH, 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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NY54 BOH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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