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RL04 UVV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,909 mi
Last recorded128,909 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 UVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 128,909 miles

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))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 128,909 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 126,927 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 124,791 miles

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))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 124,791 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 122,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 120,541 miles

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))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 120,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 118,172 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 116,011 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 116,011 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 113,392 miles

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 113,392 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,824 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 109,813 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 95,645 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,996 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2011 74,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,211 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 64,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,209 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,648 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,961 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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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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