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DU54 UJE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,230 mi
Last recorded65,230 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 UJE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 65,230 miles

Handbrake outer cable cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jan 2013 65,230 miles

Handbrake outer cable cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,594 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 54,594 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,877 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 27,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 21,637 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT CENTRAL 3/4 BREADTH OF TREAD

THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS HIGH AND CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 17 Dec 2007 21,628 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

N/S/R TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT CENTRAL 3/4 BREADTH OF TREAD

THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS HIGH AND CLOSE TO LIMIT

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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DU54 UJE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DU54 UJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU54 UJE registered?

DU54 UJE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is DU54 UJE safe to buy?

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