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MJ04 LVF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,014 mi
Last recorded135,014 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 LVF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 135,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front suspension corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2012 135,014 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front suspension corrosion

bolt missing O/S/F ENGINE MOUNTING

Pass 6 Oct 2011 118,798 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 118,798 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2010 111,740 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 89,449 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 89,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 64,868 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 64,864 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,394 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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MJ04 LVF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ04 LVF, 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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What year was MJ04 LVF registered?

MJ04 LVF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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