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RL04 TXH

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,210 mi
Last recorded115,210 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 TXH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 115,210 miles

Front 2 ft floor distorted

Front Coil spring corroded 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front floor surface corrosion

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 115,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front 2 ft floor distorted

Front Coil spring corroded 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front floor surface corrosion

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 108,200 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

REAR HEAT SHEILD INSCURE ON EXHAUST

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 108,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR HEAT SHEILD INSCURE ON EXHAUST

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 101,964 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 93,398 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 93,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 81,906 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 68,998 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 68,998 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 68,994 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 64,832 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,841 miles

exhaust rubbers split x 4

Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,872 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber mounts perished

rear brake pads wearing slightly low

Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,119 miles

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

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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RL04 TXH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RL04 TXH, 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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RL04 TXH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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