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BC54 SJC

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,034 mi
Last recorded86,034 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC54 SJC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 86,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,740 miles

Slight power steering fluid leak from o/s/f steering rack gaiter.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 80,740 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight power steering fluid leak from o/s/f steering rack gaiter.

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge and has screw in tread.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,021 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front floor/chassis starting to corroded

near side rear inner sidewall cut

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded away

Fail 26 Aug 2015 75,021 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front floor/chassis starting to corroded

near side rear inner sidewall cut

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded away

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,234 miles

exhaust moumt snaped but still adequately supported

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 67,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust moumt snaped but still adequately supported

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 61,204 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,761 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 55,761 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,460 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre cracked through tread but not deep enough to reach inner cords or plys

offside front tyre cracked through tread but not deep enough to reach inner cords or plys

Fail 9 Aug 2010 45,704 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,704 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,242 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,455 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 36,455 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 30,315 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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BC54 SJC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BC54 SJC, 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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BC54 SJC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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