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MM53 YNW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,525 mi
Last recorded122,525 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 YNW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 122,525 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 114,833 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 114,833 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 105,832 miles

high smoke reading

Fail 4 Jul 2011 105,832 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

high smoke reading

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 88,448 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 88,158 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,287 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 67,287 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,887 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 48,887 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Handbrake cables split and mountings perished.

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside 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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MM53 YNW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MM53 YNW, 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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MM53 YNW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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