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MA54 JVL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

51,283 mi
Last recorded51,283 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 JVL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 51,283 miles

ENGINE LIGHT

EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS SPLIT BUT STILL SUPPORTED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front DRIVERS DOOR CHECK STRAP MISSING

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 51,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ENGINE LIGHT

EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS SPLIT BUT STILL SUPPORTED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front DRIVERS DOOR CHECK STRAP MISSING

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED

Fail 27 Sep 2017 51,261 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,514 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

engine light

Rear both rear tyres cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2016 47,514 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

engine light

Rear both rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,862 miles

engine management light on

Fail 26 Sep 2015 42,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

Fail 3 Oct 2014 39,182 miles

ABS light to service panel illuminating at times

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,182 miles

ABS light to service panel illuminating at times

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,535 miles

engine light illuminated

Fail 16 Oct 2013 36,535 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light illuminated

Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,238 miles

Air bag light illuminated

Engine light illuminated

Fail 10 Oct 2012 33,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Air bag light illuminated

Engine light illuminated

Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,204 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 31,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,606 miles

Front and centre exhaust mounting bushes deteriorated

Unable to inspect offside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,196 miles

All front and centre exhaust mountings deteriorating (rubber)

Both rear brake disc corroded

Hand brake cable mounting rubbers deteriorating

Fail 6 Oct 2009 25,196 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

All front and centre exhaust mountings deteriorating (rubber)

Both rear brake disc corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hand brake cable mounting rubbers deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,811 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,993 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 JVL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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