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EJ54 XVL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,133 mi
Last recorded82,133 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 XVL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,133 miles

both rear suspension top mounts have slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2014 82,133 miles

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

both rear suspension top mounts have slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,845 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 74,843 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,268 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 65,266 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 54,960 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 45,111 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Fail 28 May 2010 45,111 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 19 May 2009 36,683 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 29,222 miles

REAR PADS WEARING LOW.

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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EJ54 XVL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 EJ54 XVL, 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 EJ54 XVL registered?

EJ54 XVL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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