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VX04 ZGJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,183 mi
Last recorded79,183 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 ZGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2018 79,183 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

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

front sub frame slight corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 75,593 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

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

front sub frame slight corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 74,841 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear slight uneven wear

Fail 11 May 2016 74,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear slight uneven wear

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,072 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Underside of vehicle and components corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,261 miles

Both handbrake cables stiff due to corrosion caused by water ingress through protective sheath. Recommend replacement.

Centre exhaust section corroded.

Deteriorated handbrake cable causing slight restriction of rear caliper lever movement.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,427 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Mar 2012 70,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,442 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,724 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 66,724 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,177 miles

Both front tyres are getting low

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,328 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 28,305 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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VX04 ZGJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VX04 ZGJ, 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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VX04 ZGJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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