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FH04 BWE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,631 mi
Last recorded83,631 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 BWE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,631 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2016 77,754 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 May 2015 71,913 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly on edge of tread

Pass 13 May 2015 71,913 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly on edge of tread

Pass 15 May 2014 66,996 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust catching bodywork

Fail 14 May 2014 66,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust catching bodywork

Pass 17 May 2013 62,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2012 57,518 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 52,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 52,469 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 48,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2010 48,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,338 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 37,978 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 26,319 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 26,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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FH04 BWE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red 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 FH04 BWE, 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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FH04 BWE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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