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RE04 JCU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,096 mi
Last recorded155,096 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 JCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 155,096 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 148,130 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 143,222 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 143,222 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 138,617 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 138,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers perrished

Pass 10 Apr 2014 129,635 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 118,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 May 2012 107,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 107,232 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 94,431 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 94,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 79,891 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Fail 4 May 2010 79,891 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 2 May 2009 70,949 miles

Oil leak

exhaust mounts deteriorated

small cuts in tyres

Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,460 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 55,771 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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RE04 JCU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red 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 RE04 JCU, 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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RE04 JCU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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