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RX04 JYK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,248 mi
Last recorded157,248 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 JYK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 157,248 miles

General under floor corrosion!

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 157,247 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General under floor corrosion!

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 155,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Front lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Lamps affected by direction indicators! (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 155,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Front lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Lamps affected by direction indicators! (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 153,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 148,788 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 148,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 144,386 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 140,604 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 140,593 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 136,466 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 136,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 131,501 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 125,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 118,728 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 109,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 100,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 88,315 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 76,173 miles

slight freeplay in n/s front upper suspension arm

Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,267 miles

air bag light is on

condensation in both front indicator lamps

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight movenent in nearside top arm inner mounting

Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,237 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

nsr outer handbrake cable split

Fail 26 Feb 2007 45,196 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

nsr outer handbrake cable split

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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RX04 JYK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RX04 JYK, 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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RX04 JYK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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