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RE04 JCY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,226 mi
Last recorded100,226 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 100,226 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Mar 2014 100,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2013 93,398 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Fail 28 Mar 2013 92,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 88,732 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,673 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 82,673 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,718 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 61,049 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,216 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 50,120 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust mountings split and perished.

Handbrake cables split and rubber mountings perished.

Nearside front indicator lamp. loose aand full of water.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,541 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 JCY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE04 JCY, 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 JCY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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