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HG04 CGV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,749 mi
Last recorded101,749 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 CGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 101,749 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2018 101,749 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2017 97,831 miles

both front tyres very badly worn on the inner edges worn smooth

Pass 17 May 2016 94,504 miles

aux belt and tensioner noisy

both front inner steering arms have play

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 15 May 2015 90,290 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2015 90,281 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2014 85,772 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 85,770 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 81,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 81,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside front tyre very badly worn on inner edge and cords nearly exposed.

Pass 16 May 2012 73,928 miles

SLIGHT WEEP FROM STEERING RACK

Pass 20 May 2011 65,034 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 52,871 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rubbing noise from o/s/r wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,871 miles

rubbing noise from o/s/r wheel

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 35,076 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 34,618 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

movement in rear brake calipers/handbrake cable poor condition/nail in nearside rear tyre/offside front tyre bald on edge

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 CGV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 CGV, 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 CGV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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