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MV54 YRW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,363 mi
Last recorded116,363 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 YRW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2012 116,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

front and centre rubber exhaust mountings deteriated

n/s/f tyre down to wear bars tyre worn on inner edge

o/s wiper blade starting to emear screen

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge / getting close to wear bars

oil leak

some movement in n/s/r and o/s/r suspention trailing arms front bushes

tail gate not opening

Pass 18 Sep 2012 116,363 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

front and centre rubber exhaust mountings deteriated

n/s/f tyre down to wear bars tyre worn on inner edge

o/s wiper blade starting to emear screen

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge / getting close to wear bars

oil leak

some movement in n/s/r and o/s/r suspention trailing arms front bushes

tail gate not opening

Pass 3 Sep 2011 96,934 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside parking brake cable support bracket insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,849 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 78,849 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 77,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,974 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,687 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,117 miles

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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MV54 YRW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV54 YRW, 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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MV54 YRW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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