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BV54 LBJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,693 mi
Last recorded63,693 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LBJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 63,693 miles

Rear exhaust tail box heavily corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 7 May 2016 63,693 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported all rubber mounts deteriorated heavily (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear exhaust tail box heavily corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 58,935 miles

Judder from both front brakes

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside mirror damaged.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 35,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,969 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges....

Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,311 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,793 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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BV54 LBJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV54 LBJ, 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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BV54 LBJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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