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FH04 FHN

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,015 mi
Last recorded113,015 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 FHN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 113,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion floors (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 98,932 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 88,301 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 88,298 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 81,316 miles

rear exhaust box and rubber corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2012 81,316 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box and rubber corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2011 75,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,391 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 66,971 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,288 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 64,111 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,502 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 57,502 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,316 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 47,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 39,412 miles

exhaust is corroded

rear disc pads are 75% worn

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 FHN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 FH04 FHN, 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 FHN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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