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793 APD

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,381 mi
Last recorded78,381 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration793 APD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 78,381 miles

n/s/f wing corroded

n/s/r floor corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 77,427 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 77,426 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 76,592 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2022 75,734 miles

Rear wiper torn

silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2021 75,026 miles

silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight lift in top mount shock absorber

Pass 30 Nov 2020 74,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2020 74,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2019 74,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer skin deteriorated rear silencer

Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2018 72,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2017 69,738 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,935 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,025 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,265 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,128 miles

both rear tyres beginning to crack at edges of tread/sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,582 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 47,226 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,511 miles

air bag light on

Pass 29 Dec 2009 41,928 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,087 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,531 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 24,605 miles

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

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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793 APD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 793 APD, 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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793 APD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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