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MV54 YSR

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,847 mi
Last recorded110,847 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 YSR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2018 110,847 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 106,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre nailed

Offside Wiper slightly torn

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,593 miles

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

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 99,593 miles

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

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 91,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,654 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s hand brake cables outer covers split

rear exhuast poor

Pass 25 Oct 2012 78,854 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,839 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 71,839 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,194 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,496 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 39,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 30,777 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YSR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YSR, 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 YSR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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