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HG04 CGF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,385 mi
Last recorded100,385 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 CGF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,385 miles

Both front anti roll bar support bushes worn had have movement.

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot splitting on small clip. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt has small hole in boot. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm outer bush. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Sat nav in windscreen.

Slight play in steering rack on O/S.

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 100,312 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Both front anti roll bar support bushes worn had have movement.

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot splitting on small clip. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt has small hole in boot. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm outer bush. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Sat nav in windscreen.

Slight play in steering rack on O/S.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 11 Apr 2016 87,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,325 miles

CLUTCH ANTI SLIP MISSING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 76,323 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

CLUTCH ANTI SLIP MISSING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,908 miles

CLUTCH ANTI SLIP MISSING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer 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 EXHAUST MOUNTING POOR

Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,135 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on very inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2013 64,097 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on very inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,423 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS POOR

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

NUMBER PLATES POOR

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,785 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,785 miles

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

front inner brake pads look low

nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,099 miles

both rear back box mounts perished/split

near side front tyre worn 2/3mm

near side rear tyre perished/nails to tyre tred

off side front tyre worn 1.6/2mm to iner tred

unable to carry out full inspection of near side rear seat belt. baby seat fitted has not been removed

Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 26,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,190 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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HG04 CGF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HG04 CGF, 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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HG04 CGF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 April 2004.

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