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DH04 CTU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,201 mi
Last recorded102,201 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 CTU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,201 miles

Nearside brake warning wire is broken and hanging down.

Fail 11 Apr 2017 102,198 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside brake warning wire is broken and hanging down.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,607 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 82,607 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,391 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 69,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,404 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to bubble under plastic coating

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn uneven on inner edge and bald in places

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,150 miles

front wipers are streaky

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounting splitting but still ok

Pass 10 Apr 2012 56,443 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wall and tread cracking and has a nail in it

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

rear exhaust rubber mounting is perishing

Fail 5 Apr 2012 56,393 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wall and tread cracking and has a nail in it

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

rear exhaust rubber mounting is perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,412 miles

offside windscreen wiper box insecure/worn, still clears screen adequately.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 52,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside windscreen wiper box insecure/worn, still clears screen adequately.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,410 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Apr 2009 35,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,761 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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DH04 CTU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DH04 CTU, 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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DH04 CTU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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