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FD54 RJX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,610 mi
Last recorded94,610 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 RJX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 94,610 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint top (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint top (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 94,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint top (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint top (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,365 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,262 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 84,125 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 78,997 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 78,994 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 74,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,373 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 65,373 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 61,798 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,979 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,269 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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FD54 RJX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FD54 RJX, 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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FD54 RJX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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