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EL04 LAM

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,459 mi
Last recorded104,459 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL04 LAM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 104,459 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 96,936 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 96,936 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 96,928 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 84,933 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 69,711 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 69,711 miles

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.

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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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.

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