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RA04 BXW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,056 mi
Last recorded121,056 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 BXW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 121,056 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 121,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 110,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all body has underseal from front to rear

nsf door handel slight damage but door still open and close

Fail 4 Mar 2015 110,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all body has underseal from front to rear

nsf door handel slight damage but door still open and close

Pass 14 Mar 2014 105,591 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 105,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs worn

Fail 29 Sep 2011 78,196 miles

Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,992 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 69,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 51,870 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 51,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,690 miles

nearside rear tyre badly worn

Fail 14 Oct 2008 32,690 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre badly worn

Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,136 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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RA04 BXW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA04 BXW, 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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RA04 BXW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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