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DY04 AEB

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,667 mi
Last recorded127,667 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 AEB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 127,667 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

all brake components have surface corrosion

all suspension components have surface corrosion

all tyres close to 1.6mm

Pass 9 May 2018 121,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small crack (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2018 121,367 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working side lights x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small crack (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 107,018 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,663 miles

Front Upper dirt boots poor condition os and ns

Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,685 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 50,748 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 50,738 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,746 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,643 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,332 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,882 miles

All exhaust mounting rubbers are splitting.

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 27,101 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 22,585 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 22,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,412 miles

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

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

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 AEB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DY04 AEB, 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 AEB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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