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RV04 UWA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,285 mi
Last recorded110,285 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 UWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 110,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hangers + rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 110,285 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center exhaust hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hangers + rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2014 103,042 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 103,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 97,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front under tray insecure

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2013 97,588 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front under tray insecure

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 1 Nov 2012 86,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,309 miles

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Oct 2011 74,077 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 74,077 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,601 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,736 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,845 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 41,845 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,473 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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RV04 UWA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV04 UWA, 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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RV04 UWA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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