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DL04 UYB

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,023 mi
Last recorded95,023 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 UYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,023 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both misty (1.7.5a)

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2016 87,395 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,532 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 83,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jul 2014 78,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine noisy

rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

slight corrosion to floors.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 78,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine noisy.

rear exhaust outter skin corroded.

slight corrosion on the floors.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,602 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,859 miles

Engine noise at time of test

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 67,859 miles

Engine noise at time of test

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,740 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel

play in both front suspension top arm bushs

Fail 12 Feb 2011 58,740 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

handbrake travel

play in both front suspension top arm bushs

Fail 8 Feb 2010 48,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,748 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,811 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,798 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 37,792 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,630 miles

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

n/s handbrake not locking out, no reserve travel.

some front brake imbalance.

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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DL04 UYB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DL04 UYB, 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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DL04 UYB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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