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NJ54 KPP

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,393 mi
Last recorded72,393 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 KPP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,393 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 72,392 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 72,070 miles

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,870 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,257 miles

clutch 'heavy'

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corrodded

Fail 11 Aug 2015 66,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch 'heavy'

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corrodded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust (backbox) deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2014 62,627 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust (backbox) deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,454 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 58,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 54,765 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 54,765 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,590 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 49,590 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,347 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,368 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 2,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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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NJ54 KPP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NJ54 KPP, 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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NJ54 KPP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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