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AV04 HHM

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,927 mi
Last recorded108,927 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 HHM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 108,927 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Radiator support damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2018 103,883 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 92,532 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,811 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 77,811 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,646 miles

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

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

sills / floors slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre bkt on exhaust unatached but still supporting system

Fail 26 Feb 2013 67,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

centre bkt on exhaust unatached but still supporting system

Pass 28 Feb 2012 65,059 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 65,053 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,759 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 60,759 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

o/s/r brake been overheated, but serviceable.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,673 miles

slight lift in front lower ball joints.

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2009 40,858 miles

front discs just in wear limits

slight wear and lift in lower ball joints

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,149 miles

both front tyres cut off inside edge

Fail 18 Mar 2008 28,149 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres cut off inside edge

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 HHM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV04 HHM, 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 HHM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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