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EG04 HSV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,113 mi
Last recorded55,113 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 HSV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,113 miles

o/s/f rack arm joint has slight play

Fail 6 Jan 2015 55,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f rack arm joint has slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,501 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 39,001 miles

both front tyres have wear on inner camber

Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,999 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have wear on inner camber

Pass 30 Jun 2012 29,597 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,393 miles

Both front tyre wear edges close to limits .

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 24,337 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,710 miles

Rear tyres cracking tread .n/s and o/s/r .

Pass 19 Jul 2008 18,029 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 17,982 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 13,938 miles

Front 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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EG04 HSV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EG04 HSV, 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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What year was EG04 HSV registered?

EG04 HSV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is EG04 HSV safe to buy?

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