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RX04 NHU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,106 mi
Last recorded120,106 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 NHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 120,106 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 119,329 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 107,223 miles

Nearside Front Cracking in Sidewall of Tyres

Offside Front Cracking in Sidewall of Tyres

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 107,180 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake recording little or no effort Not working at all (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cracking in Sidewall of Tyres

Offside Front Cracking in Sidewall of Tyres

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,367 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,367 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 85,313 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 85,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on both edges

ns handbrake cable loose

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,334 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 68,239 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,869 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,321 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 51,321 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,173 miles

both front upper ball joints have slight play

rear wiper split

slight play to nearside rear lower suspension arm

Fail 22 Feb 2010 40,173 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front upper ball joints have slight play

rear wiper split

slight play to nearside rear lower suspension arm

Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,699 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 27,699 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,344 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 14,344 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 11,957 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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RX04 NHU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RX04 NHU, 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 NHU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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