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RE04 VAA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,667 mi
Last recorded119,667 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 VAA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 119,667 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion in floor/sills/chassis (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

nearside front sun visor clip faulty

rear screen wash not working (water runs out of back door)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Jun 2016 119,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion in floor/sills/chassis (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

nearside front sun visor clip faulty

rear screen wash not working (water runs out of back door)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jun 2015 112,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear screen wash not working

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 112,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear screen wash not working

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

Pass 22 May 2014 107,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

exhaust corroded

offside handbrake poor - suspect caliper faulty

rear screen wash not working

Fail 22 May 2014 107,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

exhaust corroded

offside handbrake poor - suspect caliper faulty

rear screen wash not working

Pass 2 May 2013 100,857 miles

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

Oil leak

rear screen wash not working

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

Fail 2 May 2013 100,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

rear screen wash not working

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,590 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 89,585 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,199 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 77,279 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 77,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 67,958 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,190 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 54,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 54,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,214 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 VAA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VAA, 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 VAA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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