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WN55 OHB

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,031 mi
Last recorded153,031 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 OHB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 153,031 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 153,031 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 153,009 miles

Undertray broken.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 152,154 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 152,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 150,383 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 150,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 148,507 miles

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

Misting of oil on engine area.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 145,731 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 145,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 144,171 miles

light misting around diesel pump

Fail 13 Nov 2015 144,171 miles

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

light missing around diesel pump

Pass 11 Nov 2014 140,283 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 140,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 135,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 131,373 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 131,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 117,472 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 117,469 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 99,937 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 99,937 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,487 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 61,246 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 OHB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WN55 OHB, 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 WN55 OHB registered?

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

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