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VU54 YXR

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,556 mi
Last recorded117,556 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 YXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 117,556 miles

Body has slight corrosion large areas of the floor are excessively corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear unable to check boot area due to luggage area full.

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

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

exhaust rubber mounts are perished and cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2016 117,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion large areas of the floor are excessively corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear unable to check boot area due to luggage area full.

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

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

exhaust rubber mounts are perished and cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2015 102,102 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 102,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 79,696 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 79,696 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 63,180 miles

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

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

rear floor slightly corroded

slight crash damage to front bumper, bonnet and numper plate but with no sharp edges.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 62,118 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,123 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 55,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,050 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 51,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,678 miles

o/s/f tyre hs a nail in it

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,730 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 38,057 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 35,583 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,782 miles

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

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

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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VU54 YXR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VU54 YXR, 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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VU54 YXR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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