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EN04 JYC

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,515 mi
Last recorded81,515 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 JYC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 81,515 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,273 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 66,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,899 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,875 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 58,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 3 Aug 2010 57,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight knock from front suspension

Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,519 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 50,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,630 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 42,630 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 36,521 miles

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

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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EN04 JYC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue 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 EN04 JYC, 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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EN04 JYC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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