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RA04 DDL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,078 mi
Last recorded54,078 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 DDL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,078 miles

Both front tyres worn SERIOUSLY on edges and feathering

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front radiator has slight coolant leak

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,937 miles

Offside Front brake hose slightly perished

bottom of radiator damp with antifreeze

nearside and offside front indicators slightly discoloured

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges worn/bald and outer edges starting to wear

nearside and offside rear tyres treads starting to get low, perished and deep cuts but no ply cords exposed

Fail 12 Jun 2018 50,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front brake hose slightly perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

bottom of radiator damp with antifreeze

nearside and offside front indicators slightly discoloured

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges worn/bald and outer edges starting to wear

nearside and offside rear tyres treads starting to get low, perished and deep cuts but no ply cords exposed

Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,015 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished on side walls 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished on side walls 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,570 miles

n/s front bottom ball joint has slight lift

o/s and n/s front brake hoses badly perished

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2016 45,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s front bottom ball joint has slight lift

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 43,303 miles

engine light on

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

front brake pads worn and very near limit

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads slightly worn and perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 40,096 miles

front brake pads worn and starting to get low

n/s front tyre tread bald on inner edge and wearing on outter edge, very near limit

o/s front tyre tread bald on inner edge and near limit, but no cords exposed

Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,949 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,269 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,343 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,656 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 22,647 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,370 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 18,336 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 13,865 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 DDL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RA04 DDL, 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 DDL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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