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BP53 HHJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,296 mi
Last recorded81,296 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 HHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,296 miles

chips in screen

nearside front upper suspension arm rubber boot perished

offside front tyre wor edges low inner edge on limit

Fail 30 Jan 2015 81,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in screen

nearside front tyre worn low edges cut outer sidewall

nearside front upper suspension arm rubber boot perished

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre wor edges low inner edge on limit

Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,255 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 72,255 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,172 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking

o/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking

o/s/r tyre showing sighs of cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2013 62,171 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking

o/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking

o/s/r tyre showing sighs of cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,468 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 56,468 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,341 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,644 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 39,548 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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BP53 HHJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BP53 HHJ, 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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BP53 HHJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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