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LN54 XZA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,194 mi
Last recorded79,194 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 XZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,194 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 79,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 70,034 miles

EML light on

Fail 5 Mar 2016 70,034 miles

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,837 miles

glow plug light on

Fail 3 Mar 2015 67,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

glow plug light on

Fail 11 Mar 2014 64,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to check Nearside rear seat belt as child seat is fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to check Nearside rear seat belt as child seat is fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2012 54,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Nov 2012 54,473 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 46,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f indicator lamp cracked

o/s/r door not opening from inside

slight leak from n/s/f drive shaft seal

Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,215 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 36,215 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,547 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 20,930 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 20,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 13,829 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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LN54 XZA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LN54 XZA, 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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LN54 XZA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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