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RL04 VXJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,519 mi
Last recorded92,519 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 VXJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 92,519 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 85,158 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush needs attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

rear silencer corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,701 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,236 miles

front tyres bald on edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 64,224 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

front tyres bald on edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 54,982 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 54,644 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 44,666 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 31,570 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,391 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,133 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 20,686 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 19,005 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,272 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,313 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,022 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 VXJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXJ, 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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What year was RL04 VXJ registered?

RL04 VXJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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