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AV04 HFE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,511 mi
Last recorded55,511 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 HFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,511 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing within tread pattern

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2016 55,511 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing within tread pattern

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2015 55,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of heavy corossion

Fail 23 Nov 2015 55,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of heavy corossion

Fail 19 Nov 2014 52,090 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child's seat fitted to nearside rear seat,therefore adult seat belt not fully tested.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,090 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Child's seat fitted to nearside rear seat,therefore adult seat belt not fully tested.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 47,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 47,423 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,400 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2013 47,398 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,351 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 44,351 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011
Fail 22 Nov 2011

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,296 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,958 miles

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

raer exhaust rubbers perishing

rear wiper torn

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,881 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 26,880 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on in car

Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,876 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,344 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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AV04 HFE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV04 HFE, 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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AV04 HFE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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