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RO04 JZL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,360 mi
Last recorded152,360 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 JZL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 152,360 miles

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

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

all tyres on / near limits and wearing heavily on edges, advise replaced asap

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2013 132,589 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 113,842 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2011 100,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

very smokey at start of smoke test

Pass 19 Aug 2011 100,989 miles

very smokey at start of smoke test

Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,004 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 82,004 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 60,797 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 60,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,755 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 42,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,998 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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RO04 JZL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO04 JZL, 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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What year was RO04 JZL registered?

RO04 JZL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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