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FH04 FYW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,652 mi
Last recorded91,652 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 91,652 miles

Nearside Front door handle defective but still operational

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 87,407 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 87,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,109 miles

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

all four tyres cracking in sidewalls and tread

Fail 1 Sep 2017 84,045 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted unable to inspect tyre due to wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all four tyres cracking in sidewalls and tread

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,454 miles

Front and rear brake disc faces corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 81,454 miles

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

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

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

Front and rear brake disc faces corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 81,446 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,395 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,324 miles

floor rusty. front sub frame rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,992 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 67,643 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding when roatated by hand

Fail 19 Dec 2011 67,658 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding when roatated by hand

offside wiper split

Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,495 miles

Centre exhaust hanger missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 60,352 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust hanger missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,450 miles

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

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

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

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

front washer works on one side

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,062 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 38,488 miles

Rear 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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FH04 FYW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYW, 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 FYW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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