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HF04 LXH

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,702 mi
Last recorded116,702 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 LXH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 116,702 miles

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust back box casing corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General under body corrosion

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Headlight washers inoperative)(vehicle pre 1st Sept 2009

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside rear macpherson strut has slight play in upper mounting

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

X 2 rear hand brake cable locating clips broken

Fail 24 Jun 2019 116,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated causing no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated causing no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust back box casing corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General under body corrosion

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Headlight washers inoperative)(vehicle pre 1st Sept 2009

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside rear macpherson strut has slight play in upper mounting

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

X 2 rear hand brake cable locating clips broken

Pass 5 Jun 2018 114,890 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 112,233 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 112,233 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan chassis rail (5.2.6)

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 110,225 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 107,269 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 99,567 miles

nearside number plate light dim

front sub-frame slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

oil around engine

Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

front sub-frame slightly corroded

nearside number plate light dim

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

oil around engine

Pass 17 May 2013 90,406 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Jun 2012 85,044 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 84,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,559 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,959 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,753 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 53,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,588 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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HF04 LXH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HF04 LXH, 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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HF04 LXH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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