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HX54 EXW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,133 mi
Last recorded154,133 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 EXW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 154,133 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre close to limit,and scrubbing on both edges.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 3 Oct 2017 154,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre close to limit,and scrubbing on both edges.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 130,490 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing heavily on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 130,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn heavily on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 130,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn heavily on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 120,767 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,345 miles

backbox corroded

x2 exhaust brackets corroded/broke

Pass 28 Sep 2013 95,788 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,760 miles

outer skin on back box corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,901 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,332 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,701 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 34,063 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,985 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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HX54 EXW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HX54 EXW, 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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HX54 EXW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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