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SY05 NJN

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,939 mi
Last recorded63,939 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 NJN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 May 2021 63,939 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket missing

Pass 26 Nov 2020 61,487 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 61,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 58,520 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 58,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 51,828 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 51,825 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 47,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corried

front lower sub frame corried

front tyres wearing inner edge

slight exhaust blow

Pass 10 Sep 2016 45,576 miles

Nearside front door handle slightly damaged

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2016 45,535 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings attachment from chassis rail to lower front bumper and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings attachment from chassis rail to lower front bumper and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper attachment (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front outer door handle insecure on one side but can still be readily open

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint hub to trailing arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper attachment (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint hub to trailing arm ball joint has quite alot of play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount has quite a lot of play (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box very corroded through outer skin

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,265 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded in excess

Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,235 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,415 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,398 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,522 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,152 miles

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

O/S rear brake binding slightly

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

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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SY05 NJN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SY05 NJN, 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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SY05 NJN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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