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SD55 NXJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,914 mi
Last recorded79,914 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 NXJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,914 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 79,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak from gearbox

rear wiper and arm missing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,458 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 5 Oct 2012 77,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,888 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 55,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,815 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 41,815 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,691 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,809 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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SD55 NXJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SD55 NXJ, 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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What year was SD55 NXJ registered?

SD55 NXJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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