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AV04 HHN

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,905 mi
Last recorded90,905 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,905 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 90,791 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,185 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 84,179 miles

Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering cross member damaged and insecure (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened bent (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 77,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mounting detroied on back box but secure

rust underneath

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,862 miles

corrosion located on vehicle exhaust system and rear silencer outter skin splitting.

corrosion located on vehicle suspension components.

heavy oil leak located from vehicle engine.

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 12 Aug 2014 70,860 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion located on vehicle exhaust system and rear silencer outter skin splitting.

corrosion located on vehicle suspension components.

heavy oil leak located from vehicle engine.

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 8 Aug 2013 66,050 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine leaking oil

rear exhaust back box outer metal skin rotting

rear handbrake cables rubber gaiters split

Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,050 miles

engine leaking oil

rear exhaust back box outer metal skin rotting

rear handbrake cables rubber gaiters split

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,253 miles

engine oil leaks

handbrake cables need renewing

Fail 18 Jun 2012 59,253 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine oil leaks

handbrake cables need renewing

Pass 30 May 2011 52,546 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 May 2011 52,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 49,758 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 46,898 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 46,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2008 40,304 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 40,304 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,260 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 HHN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HHN, 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 HHN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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