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CJ53 BAU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,879 mi
Last recorded102,879 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 BAU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 102,879 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 102,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,844 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 87,949 miles

some corrosion of exhaust system

Fail 26 Nov 2013 87,949 miles

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

some corrosion of exhaust system

Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,739 miles

offside wing mirror loose

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,575 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,125 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 51,416 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,637 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 20,083 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)

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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CJ53 BAU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CJ53 BAU, 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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CJ53 BAU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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