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FB04 AHN

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,503 mi
Last recorded121,503 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 AHN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 121,503 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 121,498 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively caliper (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 110,162 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 110,158 miles

Emissions not tested silencer broken (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 98,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 98,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 94,496 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 89,841 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 84,386 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2012 84,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 80,646 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

all brake discs corroded

hand brake cable mounts perished

n/s steering rack gaitor repaired with tape

rear screen wash leakes into tail gate

Fail 1 Aug 2011 80,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

all brake discs corroded

hand brake cable mounts perished

n/s steering rack gaitor repaired with tape

rear screen wash leakes into tail gate

Pass 2 Oct 2009 77,567 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 77,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 73,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 69,083 miles

advised undercover tray slightly damaged.

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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FB04 AHN 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 62.5%.

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 FB04 AHN, 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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FB04 AHN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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