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RY04 TMV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,554 mi
Last recorded137,554 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 TMV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 137,554 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 137,554 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 133,760 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 133,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 128,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tailpipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 128,022 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tailpipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 124,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 124,171 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 122,359 miles

Exhaust weak

Fail 14 Feb 2013 122,359 miles

Exhaust weak

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 102,420 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 88,010 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,266 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,347 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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RY04 TMV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY04 TMV, 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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RY04 TMV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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