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RX04 XJF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,980 mi
Last recorded49,980 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 XJF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,980 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust flexie detetiorating but not blowing

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm on the inner and outer egdes

Fail 2 Sep 2013 49,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust flexie detetiorating but not blowing

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm on the inner and outer egdes

Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,242 miles

handbrake cables rusty

rear exhaust box rusty and slightly detetiorated

Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,677 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

handbrake cables rusty and slightly corroded

uneven tyre wear to both rear tyres on the inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2009 24,463 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 23,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,830 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 18,286 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 XJF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

RX04 XJF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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The MOT history for RX04 XJF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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