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AY04 LJL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,557 mi
Last recorded62,557 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 LJL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,557 miles

front discs rusted

front discs worn

rear discs rusted

Fail 8 Oct 2012 62,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs rusted

front discs worn

rear discs rusted

Fail 15 Aug 2011 61,661 miles

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

Oil leak

front pumper has crack

off side front external mirror lose

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,661 miles

Oil leak

front pumper has crack

off side front external mirror lose

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,264 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 60,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,179 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 55,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,056 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 40,604 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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AY04 LJL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY04 LJL, 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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What year was AY04 LJL registered?

AY04 LJL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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