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AU54 EXR

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,563 mi
Last recorded107,563 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 EXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 107,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 102,618 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 102,615 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,220 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 98,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 92,751 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 86,482 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,889 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deterioating

Fail 28 Aug 2013 77,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,889 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 71,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside rear brake disc scored

Pass 20 Aug 2011 66,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2011 66,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2010 55,398 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 55,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,882 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,902 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,838 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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AU54 EXR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 67,403 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 AU54 EXR, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU54 EXR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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