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AD04 FLB

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

120,885 mi
Last recorded120,885 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 120,885 miles

exhaust back box corroded

floorpans corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 120,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

exhaust back box corroded

floorpans corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 119,306 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front chassie rails to floor pans slightly dented / damaged

front reg plate slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

o/s/r tyre worn un even on inside edge

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight oil leak

undre side of vehicle slightly corroded and in poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2014 119,305 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front chassie rails to floor pans slightly dented / damaged

front reg plate slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

o/s/r tyre worn un even on inside edge

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight oil leak

undre side of vehicle slightly corroded and in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2013 106,414 miles

exhaust detereated

Fail 31 May 2013 106,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust detereated

Pass 4 May 2012 105,252 miles

back box weak and corroded

floor pans rusting

Fail 2 May 2012 105,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back box weak and corroded

floor pans rusting

Pass 20 Apr 2011 103,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear tyre feathering

Pass 23 Apr 2010 101,088 miles

exhaust box delamiated but not blowing

Fail 2 Jun 2009 91,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,678 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 71,592 miles

Air bag light on

Handbrake has jussed passed the mot and will need looking at

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 71,592 miles

Air bag light on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake has jussed passed the mot and will need looking at

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade split

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 FLB 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 53.3%.

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 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 AD04 FLB, 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 FLB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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