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HG04 FBD

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,111 mi
Last recorded129,111 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 FBD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 129,111 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 128,839 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 116,719 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 116,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 111,414 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 103,458 miles

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

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

front pads worn low

rear pads on limit at test

Pass 7 Jan 2011 95,295 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 89,338 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 89,338 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,299 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres damaged on side wall

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,940 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 55,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,099 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 FBD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HG04 FBD, 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 FBD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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The MOT history for HG04 FBD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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