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FP54 HNU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,272 mi
Last recorded92,272 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 HNU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 92,272 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Central Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 86,824 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear spare wheel holder (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on surface of all suspension components

Fail 29 Oct 2018 86,824 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear spare wheel holder (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on surface of all suspension components

Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,801 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

underneath of vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,971 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,712 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,242 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,531 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,276 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,663 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,082 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,321 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,590 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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FP54 HNU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FP54 HNU, 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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FP54 HNU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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