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LM04 DSY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,464 mi
Last recorded107,464 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 DSY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2017 107,464 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Wheel stud(s) missing BOTH FRONT WHEELS HAVE STUDS MISSING (4.2.A.1e)

ADVISE OFF SIDE FRONT BALL JOINT

ADVISE REAR BACK BOX EXHAUST

ADVISE REMAINDER OF SILLS

ADVISE UNDER VEHICLE CONDITION

Pass 23 Jan 2016 101,566 miles

advise both front inner brake discs

advise exhaust rubbers

advise off side rear brake disc

advise rear floor area rusting minor

advise under vehicle condition

Fail 13 Jan 2016 101,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

advise both front inner brake discs

advise exhaust rubbers

advise off side rear brake disc

advise rear floor area rusting minor

advise under vehicle condition

Pass 22 Dec 2014 98,352 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 98,352 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,766 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 88,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,244 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 86,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,405 miles

brake discs in poor condition front and rear

exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2012 81,405 miles

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

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

brake discs in poor condition front and rear

exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,124 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,215 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,379 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 32,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,153 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 27,138 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 26,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F tyre worn low on tread on inner edge

O/S/R brake pads worn low

possible O/S/R wheel bearing gone ?

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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

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LM04 DSY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LM04 DSY, 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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LM04 DSY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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