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MH04 CZR

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,971 mi
Last recorded77,971 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 CZR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,971 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2016 77,956 miles

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2016 77,850 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed uneven shoulder wear (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake mechanism of (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking hoses around cooler (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering system noisey

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

coolant low

parking brake cable sheaths poor condition

rear exhaust box heavily deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2015 69,641 miles

exhaust rusted

Fail 20 Jan 2015 69,641 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rusted

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,290 miles

N/S main beam high.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Topped up engine oil 1 ltr . Engine oil level on minimum.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,121 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 58,121 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,884 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,864 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,139 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,411 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,672 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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MH04 CZR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 MH04 CZR, 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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MH04 CZR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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