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RX04 JLU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,312 mi
Last recorded58,312 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 JLU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,312 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

off side front steering arm has slight play

Pass 3 May 2012 56,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 48,763 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 48,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,720 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 36,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,530 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 26,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 21,840 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,113 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 5,341 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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RX04 JLU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black 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 RX04 JLU, 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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RX04 JLU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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