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PX04 UYZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,463 mi
Last recorded48,463 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 UYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,463 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 48,463 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 43,853 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 43,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,739 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,388 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 7 Sep 2010 37,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads 3/4 worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 36,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,433 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 32,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 31,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,109 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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PX04 UYZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PX04 UYZ, 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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PX04 UYZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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