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WN55 NYU

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,591 mi
Last recorded146,591 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 NYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 146,591 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 146,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 130,779 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 117,549 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 112,397 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 112,397 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 105,497 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 96,747 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 82,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,424 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,449 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

engine light on

Fail 15 Sep 2010 61,447 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,066 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 30,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,372 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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WN55 NYU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WN55 NYU, 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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WN55 NYU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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