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BG04 YCN

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,564 mi
Last recorded48,564 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 YCN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,564 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 48,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil level low

Fail 13 Apr 2010 40,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

oil level low

Pass 1 May 2009 33,923 miles

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

front brake pads starting to show signs of wear

nearside rear outer inertia seat belt and stalk not fully inspected due to child seat strapped in position

offside front and offside rear tyre treads starting to wear close to limit

Fail 1 May 2009 33,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads starting to show signs of wear

nearside rear outer inertia seat belt and stalk not fully inspected due to child seat strapped in position

offside front and offside rear tyre treads starting to wear close to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,523 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 23,092 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)

poor wear pattern to n/s/r tyre

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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BG04 YCN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG04 YCN, 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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BG04 YCN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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