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HV54 JXL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,606 mi
Last recorded97,606 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 JXL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 97,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust and brackets deteriorated

rear floor corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2016 97,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust and brackets deteriorated

rear floor corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,918 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges, Recommend attention soon

Exhaust deteriorated in places. Tiny chips in windscreen.

Minor corrosion starting to form on both floor areas.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 85,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges, Recommend attention soon

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust deteriorated in places. Tiny chips in windscreen.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, Recommend attention soon (3.6.B.4d)

Minor corrosion starting to form on both floor areas.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,006 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F door handle slightly insecure and has to be operated delicately.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box outer casing slightly deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,480 miles

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

air bag warning light staying lit

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,635 miles

air bag warning light staying lit

Fail 28 Oct 2010 57,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brakes inbalanced

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,080 miles

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

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

Rear brakes inbalanced

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,079 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,641 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,044 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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HV54 JXL 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 HV54 JXL, 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 JXL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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