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RV04 WMX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,690 mi
Last recorded133,690 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 WMX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 133,690 miles

exhaust corroded back box

front floor corroded

maximum play in o/s/f steering rack inner arm

play in n/s inner rack arm

play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

rear floor corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 133,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded back box

front floor corroded

maximum play in o/s/f steering rack inner arm

play in n/s inner rack arm

play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

rear floor corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 121,920 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corrosion under vehicle

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 113,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

parts of under floor pan and front subframe starting to rust advise attention

rear exhust deteriorated advise attention

rear wiper arm broken advise attention

scratch on offside front windscreen advise attention

Fail 4 Mar 2014 113,870 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front wiper blade deteriorater advise replacment

parts of under floor pan and front subframe starting to rust advise attention

rear exhust deteriorated advise attention

rear wiper arm broken advise attention

scratch on offside front windscreen advise attention

Pass 9 Mar 2013 106,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,326 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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front fog lights not working

reverse lights not working

Fail 7 Mar 2012 94,326 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front fog lights not working

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Mar 2011 83,749 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 83,749 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 69,411 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 61,046 miles

no reverse lights

Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,490 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,395 miles

DAMAGE IN WINDSCREEN ON OFFSIDE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES LEGAL LIMIT

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 WMX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV04 WMX, 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 WMX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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