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LY04 JXA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,363 mi
Last recorded115,363 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 JXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 115,363 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 115,363 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 113,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 113,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 110,876 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 108,442 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 108,442 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 105,882 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 99,246 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 99,246 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,799 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 92,340 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,377 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 81,453 miles

N/S/F upper suspension wishbone,inner bushes worn.

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

PAS noisy in operation

high level brake light has segments not working

n/s/f tyre wearing bald inner edge

noise in pulley area / has cambelt been done ?

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly / very low in places / perished in poor condition

oil and coolant levels very low / resivoir empty

rear exhaust heavily corroded

rear wiper incomplete

Fail 9 May 2014 81,444 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

PAS noisy in operation

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges / recommend tracking

high level brake light has segments not working

n/s/f tyre wearing bald inner edge

noise in pulley area / has cambelt been done ?

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly / very low in places / perished in poor condition

oil and coolant levels very low / resivoir empty

rear exhaust heavily corroded

rear wiper incomplete

Pass 11 May 2013 69,807 miles

clutch anti slip missing

exhaust rear box and hangers in poor condition

front wipers slight smear

n/s/f outer cv gaitor slight leak of grease

o/s/r tyre perished

one segment of high level brake light inop

slight play in o/s/r suspension tie arm bush

Pass 16 May 2012 60,853 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 50,852 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,208 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 50,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,877 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 42,877 miles

Nearside Front 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)

exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 14 Jun 2008 42,089 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 31,364 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 31,240 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear 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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LY04 JXA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LY04 JXA, 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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What year was LY04 JXA registered?

LY04 JXA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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