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ML54 BPO

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,938 mi
Last recorded71,938 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 BPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 71,938 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 71,930 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,842 miles

offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

rear exhaust heatshield is loose

Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,615 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 61,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,749 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Front and rear brake discs are heavily pitted

Rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 55,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Drop link (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust system is corroded

Front and rear brake discs are heavily pitted

Rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,030 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,215 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,239 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 28,380 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,415 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,418 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 15,883 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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ML54 BPO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML54 BPO, 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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ML54 BPO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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