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HV54 JXF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,630 mi
Last recorded109,630 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 JXF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 109,630 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 109,628 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 96,853 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)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 84,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXIBLE PIPE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

GEAR SELECTION STIFF

Rear WIPER BLADE UNSERVICEABLE.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DUE TO VEHICLE STANDING RECOMMEND CLEAN/REPACEMENT IF REQUIRED (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 84,794 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXIBLE PIPE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH DUE TO VEHICLE STANDING RECOMMEND CLEAN/ REPLACEMENT IF REQUIRED (3.5.1n)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

GEAR SELECTION STIFF

Rear WIPER BLADE UNSERVICEABLE.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DUE TO VEHICLE STANDING RECOMMEND CLEAN/REPACEMENT IF REQUIRED (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,080 miles

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE LOW EFFORT NOT LOCKING OUT

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,584 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

RADIATOR LEAKING

Fail 12 Jun 2014 69,584 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

RADIATOR LEAKING

Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,312 miles

handbrake cables in very poor condition

n/s washer jet inoperative

suspect gear selector bush seized

wipers poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2013 60,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

handbrake cables in very poor condition

n/s washer jet inoperative

suspect gear selector bush seized

wipers poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,753 miles

handbrake cables in very poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,210 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,646 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,870 miles

Air bag light staying on

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight leak from radiator

Pass 21 Dec 2007 20,521 miles

NSR tyre nailed

Radiator leaking anti-freeze

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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HV54 JXF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HV54 JXF, 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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HV54 JXF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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