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MT04 AHV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,861 mi
Last recorded85,861 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 AHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 85,861 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 75,476 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor box panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,486 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sub frame corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,664 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,451 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,342 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,992 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,034 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 45,034 miles

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

advise front brake disks worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 42,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 42,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,592 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 30,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,695 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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MT04 AHV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MT04 AHV, 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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MT04 AHV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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