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DY04 ABN

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,257 mi
Last recorded91,257 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 ABN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,257 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 85,072 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 84,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust box hanger broken but exhaust still supported

n/s rear tyre has piece of metal stuck in outer edge of tread

Fail 15 Mar 2013 84,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust box hanger broken but exhaust still supported

n/s rear tyre has piece of metal stuck in outer edge of tread

Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Mar 2011 70,147 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,830 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

underbody corroded in places

Fail 12 Mar 2010 61,830 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,005 miles

NEEDS TRACKING

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 53,005 miles

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

NEEDS TRACKING

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,788 miles

air bag light on.

rear discs worn.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 43,788 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

advise brakes to be checked all around.

air bag light on.

rear discs worn.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,316 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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DY04 ABN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DY04 ABN, 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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DY04 ABN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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