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SY04 WFS

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,730 mi
Last recorded122,730 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 WFS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 122,730 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 122,646 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear wheel binding slightly.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 111,792 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 111,792 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,749 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 99,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,033 miles

nsr tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 13 May 2010 65,660 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 May 2010 65,657 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

deteriation on exhaust mountings(centre & rear)both rear outer hand brake cables outer casing cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,900 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,028 miles

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

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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SY04 WFS is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SY04 WFS, 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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SY04 WFS is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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