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RL04 TYY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,555 mi
Last recorded113,555 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 TYY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 113,555 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 31 Jan 2017 108,667 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured bulb (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 108,553 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured bulb (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,541 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 98,032 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 95,047 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box rusted

wipers worn

Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,188 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

dampness around power steering pipes

eml light on

Fail 29 Jan 2013 39,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

dampness around power steering pipes

eml light on

Pass 22 Sep 2012 86,278 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 86,278 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,638 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,260 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre low on tread

Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,343 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,429 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 26,527 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 26,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RL04 TYY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL04 TYY, 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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RL04 TYY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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