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WV55 NSJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,046 mi
Last recorded94,046 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 NSJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 94,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 93,974 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 88,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 84,295 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 80,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,851 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2013 71,818 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2012 67,891 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 56,514 miles

n/s rear tyre just in limit and wearing unevenly

o/s rear tyre getting low and wearing unevenly

rear of exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,820 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

uneven tread wear on inner side of nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2009 39,608 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,327 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 33,327 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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WV55 NSJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WV55 NSJ, 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 WV55 NSJ registered?

WV55 NSJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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