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AD04 FHL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,880 mi
Last recorded116,880 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 FHL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 116,880 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

corrosion on n./s/f & o/s/f chassis rails

wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link joint

Fail 20 Jan 2016 116,761 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on exhaust rear box

corrosion on n./s/f & o/s/f chassis rails

wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link joint

Pass 20 Jan 2015 110,378 miles

blow on exhaust front pipe

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Fail 12 Jan 2015 110,233 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

blow on exhaust front pipe

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 9 Jan 2014 63,169 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 100,336 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 23 Jan 2013 96,121 miles

condition both rear shockers

corrosion on exhaust backbox

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 16 Jan 2013 95,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

condition both rear shockers

corrosion on exhaust backbox

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 26 Jan 2012 89,046 miles

slight lift in both bottom ball joints

wear in rack

wear n/s/f top suspension bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2011 80,660 miles

front brake balance

o/s/f side light dull

wear in rack

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 27 Jul 2010 76,689 miles

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

wear on front brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2009 66,477 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 56,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,706 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Jul 2007 45,695 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 FHL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FHL, 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 FHL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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