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FD04 JNJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,198 mi
Last recorded156,198 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 JNJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 156,198 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 144,727 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 133,542 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 133,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 133,534 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 128,905 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack, slight knock offside.

Fail 2 May 2014 128,902 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack, slight knock offside.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 124,555 miles

Front brake discs, runout.

Offside steering rack inner joint, play / knock.

Pass 4 May 2012 122,131 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs, runout.

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

Offside front tyre bald inner edge.

Park brake very stiff to apply for acceptable efficiency.

Pass 6 May 2011 111,824 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres slightly feathered on inner edges

nearside rear park brake cable retaining clip under fuel tank broken off-cable hanging semi insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2011 111,527 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres slightly feathered on inner edges

nearside rear park brake cable retaining clip under fuel tank broken off-cable hanging semi insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2010 96,495 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 79,591 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 67,280 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,902 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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FD04 JNJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD04 JNJ, 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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FD04 JNJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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