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FH04 CNV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,185 mi
Last recorded45,185 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 CNV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2022 45,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure n/s o/s (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 41,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to inner wheel arch

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to fleible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 41,160 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to fleible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 40,707 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 40,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 39,812 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,828 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,303 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 36,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 33,872 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 31,017 miles

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

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

both rear handbrake cables outer covers corroded

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2013 29,676 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 29,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,681 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,497 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,855 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,758 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

O/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear section exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,782 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 16,570 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,570 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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FH04 CNV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CNV, 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 CNV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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