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FD04 JPY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,321 mi
Last recorded99,321 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 JPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 99,321 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PAS pipe has a minor leak

back box outer skin corroded

radiator has a minor leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,671 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,989 miles

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

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

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

slight wear in offside steering arm

Pass 12 May 2010 75,263 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2010 75,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 62,362 miles

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)

rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 1 May 2008 47,755 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,652 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 JPY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JPY, 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 JPY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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