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RL04 TXX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,146 mi
Last recorded76,146 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 TXX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,146 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 76,146 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,714 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 68,714 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front discs are deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,712 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 25 Jun 2014 68,712 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,706 miles

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

both rear tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 67,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear seat belts not fully checked (child seats fitted)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 67,682 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear seat belts not fully checked (child seats fitted)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 57,808 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,288 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,624 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 37,134 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 TXX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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