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RX04 LBG

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,779 mi
Last recorded139,779 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 LBG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 139,779 miles

INTERMITENT SRS LIGHT ON

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 139,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose locking nut (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 131,671 miles

both front tyres-tread low and worn on edges

exhaust corroded

offside handbrake reading low

rear floors corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 131,671 miles

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

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

both front tyres-tread low and worn on edges

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre tread low & out of shape

offside handbrake reading low

rear floors corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 115,220 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 108,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Nov 2014 108,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front tyres getting low on tread on 3mm

Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,971 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 90,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front upper wishbone slight play and offside upper grease boot split

Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut and wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and worn close to limit

Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,903 miles

rusty rear discs

Pass 17 Oct 2009 71,142 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 70,882 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2008 54,576 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

rear exhaust section poor,corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2008 50,802 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,940 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LBG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LBG, 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 LBG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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