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YS05 NWR

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,859 mi
Last recorded177,859 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 NWR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 177,859 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under body corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 148,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 148,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 130,487 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing funny on inner edge of tread

brake pipe to o/s/r hose slightly corroded above fuel tank

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front and rear suspension sub frames getting rusty in places

getting a bit rusty in places underneath

slight lift in both front suspension lower arm outer balljoints

Fail 11 Oct 2016 130,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe leaking in engine bay at rear of engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre wearing funny on inner edge of tread

brake pipe to o/s/r hose slightly corroded above fuel tank

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front and rear suspension sub frames getting rusty in places

getting a bit rusty in places underneath

slight lift in both front suspension lower arm outer balljoints

Pass 26 Oct 2015 117,677 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 117,677 miles

Emissions not tested poor running (7.4.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 107,447 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 107,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,684 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 92,684 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,648 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 77,932 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 77,932 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,010 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 64,393 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 59,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 59,657 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 52,400 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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YS05 NWR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YS05 NWR, 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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YS05 NWR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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