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R17 LJB

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,730 mi
Last recorded65,730 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 LJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2014 65,730 miles

nsf tyre 1.6mm

bonnet damaged

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

back box corr and minor blow

tiny splits in both front outer cv boots

Pass 22 Nov 2014 65,730 miles

back box corr and minor blow

bonnet damaged

nsf tyre 1.6mm

tiny splits in both front outer cv boots

Pass 30 Nov 2013 57,993 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,823 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorating & over 5 years old

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Dec 2012 50,823 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorating & over 5 years old

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,841 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 43,322 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 37,556 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 31,179 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 31,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 25,492 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2007 18,243 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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R17 LJB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R17 LJB, 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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R17 LJB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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