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RJ04 XGG

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,923 mi
Last recorded126,923 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 XGG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 126,923 miles

Exhaust system rubbers perished (But fully supported)

General underbody corrosion (Around rear seat base area)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 126,923 miles

Exhaust system rubbers perished (But fully supported)

General underbody corrosion (Around rear seat base area)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2017 123,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody rusting

Fail 9 May 2017 123,245 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody rusting

Pass 12 May 2016 120,516 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

general underbody rusting

oil leak n/s/f

parking brake only just passed efficiency test at 16%

Pass 14 May 2015 118,255 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 118,254 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 19 May 2014 110,753 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight movement in exhaust mountings

Pass 19 May 2014 110,753 miles

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

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

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

slight movement in exhaust mountings

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,589 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 95,063 miles

n/s o/s front tyres uneven wear

ns os front brake disc scalled

Fail 3 May 2012 95,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s o/s front tyres uneven wear

ns os front brake disc scalled

Pass 19 May 2011 93,770 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 86,426 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 74,347 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 74,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2008 59,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,640 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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RJ04 XGG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RJ04 XGG, 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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RJ04 XGG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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