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RL04 UWG

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,912 mi
Last recorded97,912 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 UWG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion passenger footwell (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2016 97,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion passenger footwell (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension componants corroded

rear seats not in use

under vehicle coated in under seal unable to asses corrosion

wipers deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2015 84,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front and rear suspension componants corroded

rear seats not in use

under vehicle coated in under seal unable to asses corrosion

wipers deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,357 miles

corrosion to floor pans

Pass 8 Aug 2013 57,851 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear inner

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,986 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 50,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray hanging dowm on the right side

Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,532 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear ex rubber split

Fail 19 Aug 2011 40,532 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear ex rubber split

Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,649 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,820 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 29,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,418 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 17,327 miles

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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 UWG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red 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 UWG, 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 UWG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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