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FJ04 XKM

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,226 mi
Last recorded75,226 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 XKM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,226 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 75,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2012 71,851 miles

rear exhaust corroded

tested wet

Fail 4 Mar 2012 71,851 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust corroded

tested wet

Pass 24 May 2010 64,958 miles

tailpipe corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 57,420 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 57,420 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,662 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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FJ04 XKM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ04 XKM, 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 FJ04 XKM registered?

FJ04 XKM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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