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FY54 HLW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,616 mi
Last recorded68,616 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 HLW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,616 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 68,614 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 64,735 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 64,735 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,455 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 60,453 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,129 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 56,127 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,815 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 48,705 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,681 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PADS OVER HALF WORN

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

HANDBRAKE OUTER CABLES CRACKED

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,295 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 32,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,957 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Handbrake ratchet inconsistent

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 16,962 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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FY54 HLW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY54 HLW, 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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FY54 HLW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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