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DX04 FLA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,634 mi
Last recorded97,634 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 FLA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,634 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 97,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

p a s pump nosiey

Pass 19 Jan 2013 89,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear tyre tread slightly uneven

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 87,916 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 79,344 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 79,344 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,955 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,149 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 64,149 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 62,264 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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DX04 FLA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DX04 FLA, 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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What year was DX04 FLA registered?

DX04 FLA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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