MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
engine warning light on
exhaust rubber mounts splitting
front brake discs pitted
nearside body damage
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear brake disc worn
slight front brake imbalance
slight play in nearside front anti rollbar link
suspect turbo fault hissing noise from intercooler or turbo pipes
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EL04 LAM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 EL04 LAM, 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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EL04 LAM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 June 2004.
Is EL04 LAM safe to buy?
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