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FJ54 XYR

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,880 mi
Last recorded142,880 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 XYR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 142,880 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

brake fluid level getting low

front number plate slightly delaminated

light corrosion developing under vehicle

nearside front wheel, inner rim slightly buckled

offside front wheel, inner rim slightly buckled

oil level on minimum limit

play developing in both rear, top strut mounts

undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,537 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,753 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 38,745 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,241 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 30,241 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,415 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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FJ54 XYR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ54 XYR, 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 FJ54 XYR registered?

FJ54 XYR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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