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FA53 EDL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,530 mi
Last recorded62,530 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 EDL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2009 62,530 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play on n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 22 Jan 2008 49,488 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,614 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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FA53 EDL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA53 EDL, 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 FA53 EDL registered?

FA53 EDL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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