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FY04 MJX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,817 mi
Last recorded112,817 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 MJX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,817 miles

Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken

Engine Light Illuminated

Items Removed From Drivers View Prior To Test

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount Movement (2.7.4)

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 112,816 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)

Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken

Engine Light Illuminated

Items Removed From Drivers View Prior To Test

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount Movement (2.7.4)

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 106,595 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)

fuel tank feed pipe has been repaired

Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,293 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

exhaust front flexi split & blowing slightly

rerar exhaust box very rusty

underside very rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,425 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,768 miles

Advise exhaust back box corroded

Advise movement felt in offside front steering mechanism

Advise oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Aug 2011 72,761 miles

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

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

Advise exhaust back box corroded

Advise movement felt in offside front steering mechanism

Advise oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,745 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 52,780 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,780 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,424 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,633 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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FY04 MJX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY04 MJX, 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 FY04 MJX registered?

FY04 MJX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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