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AV04 XLR

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,341 mi
Last recorded117,341 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XLR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 117,341 miles

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

general underside age related surface corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2016 117,242 miles

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

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

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

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2015 106,563 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 106,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 97,999 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 97,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 10 Sep 2012 83,218 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,218 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,835 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,250 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 53,504 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 44,521 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,681 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 29,681 miles

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

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

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 XLR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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