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RX04 NJJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,012 mi
Last recorded90,012 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 90,012 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Front Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

advise : rear hand brake cables slightly sticking

Fail 9 Nov 2017 90,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Front Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,187 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 75,295 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 75,143 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 67,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise pass air bag light on at time of test

advise rear exhaust box outter skin badley corroded

advise rear wiper blade is deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2013 67,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise engine coolant level and washet fluid levels topped up prior to test

advise front and rear brake discs have light corrosion due to being stood

advise pass air bag light on at time of test

advise rear exhaust box outter skin badley corroded

advise rear wiper blade is deteriorated

no brake test carried out as tyres are run flat and bald and may deflait

Pass 3 Nov 2012 62,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to offside rear, not allowing inspection of adult belt

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing low on inner edge

slight movement at top of steering column/steering wheel

various stone chips to windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2011 50,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in n/s/r trailing arm rear bush to hub

small stone chips/light scratches to windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play in n/s/r trailing arm rear bush to hub

small stone chips/light scratches to windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,495 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 45,442 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,833 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 38,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,836 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,420 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 9,161 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 9,161 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 NJJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NJJ, 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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What year was RX04 NJJ registered?

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

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