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NV04 CHK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,161 mi
Last recorded147,161 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 CHK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 147,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side front (3.5.1i)

heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Mar 2015 131,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s door mirror case damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2015 131,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all coil springs corroded

all shock absorbers corroded

damage to nearside of vehicle

exhaust heatshields loose and rattleing

gears stiff

oil leaks

park brake travel high

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Mar 2014 116,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers starting to smear screen

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside rear park brake effort low

slight mis shape to offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2014 116,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres badly worn on inside edge

both wipers starting to smear screen

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside rear park brake effort low

slight mis shape to offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2013 101,823 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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

front exhaust bracet corroded

fuel pipes rusty

rear exhaust corroded

slight haze on osf headlight

slight play in nsr shocker top

Fail 8 Mar 2013 101,819 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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

front exhaust bracet corroded

fuel pipes rusty

rear exhaust corroded

slight haze on osf headlight

slight play in nsr shocker top

Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,650 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 87,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc inner surfaces worn ;offside and nearside

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,319 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 55,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,735 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,893 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 50,893 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 42,413 miles

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

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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NV04 CHK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NV04 CHK, 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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NV04 CHK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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