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MT54 LJF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,673 mi
Last recorded84,673 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 LJF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2019 84,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading to high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits reading to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits reading to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop-link is bent out of shape (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,847 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 83,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 82,551 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,140 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 68,758 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 68,758 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,404 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 58,404 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,661 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,341 miles

nsf/osf indicator lenses cracked.

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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MT54 LJF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT54 LJF, 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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MT54 LJF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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