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CN04 RFF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,596 mi
Last recorded99,596 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 RFF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,596 miles

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

Play in both front upper suspension arm inner bushes

Play in both front upper suspension ball joints

Severe engine oil leaks

both front drop link arm boots split and perished

Fail 22 Apr 2017 99,571 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Front registration plate damaged

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

Park brake cable broken during test

Play in both front upper suspension arm inner bushes

Play in both front upper suspension ball joints

Severe engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,161 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,146 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 90,146 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,066 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Wipers Worn

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 85,009 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Wipers Worn

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,950 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight deterioration mid section exhaust box bkt

Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,338 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 60,337 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 52,893 miles

(1.3.2a)The high level stop lamps "one of ten" not in good working order

(4.1D1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,893 miles

(1.3.2a)The high level stop lamps "one of ten" not in good working order

(4.1D1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,712 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 36,836 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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CN04 RFF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CN04 RFF, 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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CN04 RFF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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