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LT04 ZYD

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,847 mi
Last recorded124,847 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 ZYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 124,847 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 120,873 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 120,873 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 117,159 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 112,275 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 112,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 103,765 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,765 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 94,370 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 88,183 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,212 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 78,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,354 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

engine oil on min level

Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,562 miles

Oil leak

oil contamination to offside front suspension components

power steering pipes/components contaminated with oil

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 39,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,267 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 28,267 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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LT04 ZYD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LT04 ZYD, 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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LT04 ZYD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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