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MA54 JVK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,056 mi
Last recorded74,056 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 JVK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,056 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 69,917 miles

Oil leak

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

the rear exhaust box has deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2013 69,871 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

the rear exhaust box has deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,331 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,735 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,964 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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MA54 JVK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MA54 JVK, 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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MA54 JVK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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