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PA04 THU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,355 mi
Last recorded76,355 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 THU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2013 76,355 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,058 miles

both front wipers split @ the ends

removed dangly from rear view mirror

Fail 29 Jun 2011 52,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,135 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 52,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 49,987 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,395 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,212 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 41,212 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyre too old replice soon

Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,927 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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PA04 THU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PA04 THU, 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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What year was PA04 THU registered?

PA04 THU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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