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P8 FAP

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,279 mi
Last recorded95,279 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 FAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 95,279 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 91,428 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 91,419 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 82,475 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 82,475 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 73,925 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 66,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 57,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 50,961 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 48,608 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 48,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,308 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,169 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 47,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,685 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,692 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 45,691 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear bumper damage .

rear bumper panel and boot floor damage not affecting brakes and suspension area.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,340 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,614 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 32,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 May 2007 26,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 26,032 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 25,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear 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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P8 FAP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P8 FAP, 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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P8 FAP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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