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AD04 ESV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,094 mi
Last recorded82,094 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ESV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,094 miles

center exhaust hanger corroded through

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2014 81,983 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,564 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,813 miles

brake pad sensor wire broken

centre exhaust hanger corroded and broken away

engine under tray broken

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,803 miles

Front subframe surface corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak and oil level not registering on dipstick

Parking brake cable supporting rubbers perished through. Temporary fix applied .

Rear exhaust box and supporting mounts deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 64,792 miles

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

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

Front subframe surface corrosion

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak and oil level not registering on dipstick

Parking brake cable supporting rubbers perished through. Temporary fix applied .

Rear exhaust box and supporting mounts deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,408 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 58,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,035 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,098 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,471 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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AD04 ESV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AD04 ESV, 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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AD04 ESV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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