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RE04 VAK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,938 mi
Last recorded80,938 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 VAK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable mounting point (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable mounting point (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

bonnet catch slightly damaged but does close

Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,068 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 78,065 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front damage to bumper, wing, headlamp and other panels

Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,689 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front tyre worn and perished

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn and corroded

front flexy brake hose's perishd

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2017 77,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front tyre worn and perished

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn and corroded

front flexy brake hose's perishd

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 25 May 2016 72,568 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

Fail 19 May 2016 72,566 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,586 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2014 66,093 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 66,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,151 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,004 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,084 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,070 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,824 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,057 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,034 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 VAK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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