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OW04 JCJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,289 mi
Last recorded157,289 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 JCJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 157,289 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 144,753 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 141,604 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 132,620 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 132,620 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 121,415 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 101,432 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2013 101,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,673 miles

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

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

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

engine under tray lose n/s/f

Fail 3 Apr 2012 87,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine under tray lose n/s/f

Pass 13 Apr 2011 81,427 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc`s pitted

rear brake disc`s pitted

Fail 13 Apr 2011 81,427 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front brake disc`s pitted

rear brake disc`s pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 78,391 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,790 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 61,703 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 61,703 miles

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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OW04 JCJ 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 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 OW04 JCJ, 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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OW04 JCJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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