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LO04 NTV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,929 mi
Last recorded79,929 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 NTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,929 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 79,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door and wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,910 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

all brake discs rusty

clutch pedal heavy in operation

Fail 22 Jan 2020 73,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

all brake discs rusty

clutch pedal heavy in operation

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,264 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

near side parking brake low effort

Fail 12 Aug 2015 66,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust mounting rubbers split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

near side parking brake low effort

Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,364 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 1 Aug 2013 48,585 miles

1.advice exhaust rear mounting on way out.

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 48,581 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

1.advice exhaust rear mounting on way out.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 41,535 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,929 miles

1.air bag light on.

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,545 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 26 Jan 2009 16,258 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Nearside front washer needs adjustment to aim of jet and one side of jets is blocked up

Fail 26 Jan 2009 16,258 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Nearside front washer needs adjustment to aim of jet and one side of jets is blocked up

Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,640 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,415 miles

Both front tyres are worn to 2mm on inner edges of the tyre †(205/55R16 91V, firestone, firehawk 700)

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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LO04 NTV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LO04 NTV, 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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LO04 NTV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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