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DX54 FBO

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,184 mi
Last recorded91,184 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 FBO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,184 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,552 miles

Brake discs corroded all round

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 78,812 miles

o/s/r tyre badly stepped

Fail 5 May 2012 78,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre badly stepped

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,019 miles

Nearside 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)

front discs wearing thin

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 6 Apr 2011 73,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside 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)

front discs wearing thin

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,953 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 63,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 49,548 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,584 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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DX54 FBO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DX54 FBO, 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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DX54 FBO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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