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MT04 HEJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,867 mi
Last recorded76,867 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 HEJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 76,867 miles

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

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leaks

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2016 76,804 miles

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

engine oil leaks

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 9 May 2015 74,589 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 74,583 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power Steering Slight Fluid Leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 71,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,041 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 65,151 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,388 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,495 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 55,495 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,954 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,569 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,555 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 HEJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HEJ, 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 HEJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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