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LM04 VMG

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,192 mi
Last recorded91,192 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 VMG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,192 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box mounting rubbers very perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake arm on caliper partially seized but not adversely affecting the operation of the handbrake

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 91,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Rubber mounting perished and snapped (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Rubber mounting perished and snapped (1.1.15 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box mounting rubbers very perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake arm on caliper partially seized but not adversely affecting the operation of the handbrake

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 89,569 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake cables have broken centre fixings

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear floor pan also weak nsr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 89,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust corroded

hand-brake cable mounting rubbers broken

Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,338 miles

exhaust corroded

subframe corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 83,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

subframe corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,766 miles

Rear drop links have slight play and signs of corrosion on the underside.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 74,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear drop links have slight play and signs of corrosion on the underside.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,431 miles

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

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

General corrosion on exhaust system

Some corrosion on floor panels

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,434 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on floor panels

score marks in windscreen

slight play in both rear strut tops

Fail 5 Jun 2015 59,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on floor panels

score marks in windscreen

slight play in both rear strut tops

Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,941 miles

Both front tyre are heavily worn on inner edges advise replacing ASAP

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Marks on windscreen left by wiper

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some slight corrosion on under side of vehicle

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front disc's lipped

rear exhaust flange deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,666 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 30,521 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 27,993 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 20,638 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 17,961 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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LM04 VMG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LM04 VMG, 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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LM04 VMG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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