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PA04 XAM

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,475 mi
Last recorded95,475 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 XAM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 95,475 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,869 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 89,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,291 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 85,291 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,562 miles

Centre Rear Upper high level stop lamps have 10% inoperative (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust silencer has a rubber mounting that is excessively deteriorated (7.1.1)

Nearside Front headlamp image break point is at the 0% limit (1.8B.4)

Nearside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear park brake cable is deteriorating (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear park brake cable rubber mounting is deteriorating (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear park brake effort is low indicating that service is required (3.7B.6a)

Offside Front headlamp image break point is at the 0% limit (1.8B.4)

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear park brake cable rubber mounting has been temporarily repaired (3.5.1d)

Rear axle (2) park brake efficiency close to the legal limit 17% (3.7B.7)

Rear axle (2) park brake imbalance recorded at 51% (3.7B.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,598 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s front wiper blade starting to tear

Fail 13 Oct 2014 75,598 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s front wiper blade starting to tear

Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,269 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps at the time f examination have 1/7 inoperative

(3.1.4a)The park brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement,indicating that wear is present and requires service

(3.7.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance across axle (2) has been recorded at 22%,indicating that service is required

(3.7A.7)The calculated park brake efficiency is operating close to the minimum criteria at 17%,indicating that service is required

(7.1.1)The exhaust system rubber hangers are deteriorating and some are ready for renewal now.

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Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,335 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 67,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,984 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,167 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,029 miles

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 49,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 13 Aug 2008 39,969 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,724 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 XAM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PA04 XAM, 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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PA04 XAM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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