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DY04 NHZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,051 mi
Last recorded110,051 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 NHZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2015 110,051 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front air bag turned off

Pass 15 Apr 2014 103,609 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 103,609 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,975 miles

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

wear to front brake discs-nearing service limit.

Fail 1 May 2012 90,924 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2012 90,924 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 85,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

power steering pipes damp on o/s in metal bracket.

slight binding on o/s/r brake.

slight play in n/s/f top suspension arm bushes.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 74,991 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 74,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn low on inner tread.size 195/60r15.

n/s/r tyre on wear bars.

slight play in front lower suspension ball joints.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 64,953 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 55,670 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 55,670 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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 NHZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DY04 NHZ, 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 NHZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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