MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSF, NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front airbag insecure
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both lens faded - no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in chassis floor near NSF seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill near trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working pipe come off (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSF, NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter front gasket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front airbag insecure
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both front lights (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side lever on (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear park brake effort slightly low
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear parking brake lever stuck forward
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
head lights cloudy
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60 15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing outer edge
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
backbox of exhaust corroded
coolant leak from radiator
front tyres worn on inner edges
nearside front tyre worn inner edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle presented with engine oil excessively low topped up prior to emissions test
Nearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RL04 UVV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 UVV, 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 UVV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 July 2004.
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