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RX04 XJC

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,644 mi
Last recorded108,644 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 108,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust blowing slight on rear joint

n/s front disc slightly warped

n/s rear handbrake cable mounting corroded

n/s rear handbrake cable split

o/s front disc slightly warped

passenger door exterior handle loose

Fail 31 Mar 2012 108,559 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant level below minimum

exhaust heatsheild rear insecure

n/s front disc slightly warped

n/s rear handbrake cable mounting corroded

n/s rear handbrake cable split

o/s front disc slightly warped

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 102,199 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 102,199 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded

OSR chassis longitudinal member damaged/distorted at rear but not in a prescribed area

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,193 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 May 2009 91,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear & n/s/f tyres on limits

o/s/f tyre just off limit

slight wear on front discs

Pass 23 May 2009 91,305 miles

both rear & n/s/f tyres on limits

o/s/f tyre just off limit

slight wear on front discs

Pass 11 Jun 2008 67,974 miles

exhaust rear silencer poor & corroded

nearside reaar tyre has tread distortion & worn to 2mm in places

offside rear tyre has tread distortion & split in sidewall

Fail 10 Jun 2008 67,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear silencer poor & corroded

nearside reaar tyre has tread distortion & worn to 2mm in places

offside rear tyre has tread distortion & split in sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,647 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 45,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 XJC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

RX04 XJC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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