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MT54 OFR

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,626 mi
Last recorded62,626 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 62,626 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Jul 2014 62,626 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,494 miles

Oil leak

exhaust det.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 59,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust det.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 52,758 miles

cooling fan working

o/s handbrake sticking slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2012 52,758 miles

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

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

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

cooling fan working

o/s handbrake sticking slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,614 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

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

slight cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,627 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 24,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,706 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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MT54 OFR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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