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YD54 JOH

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,975 mi
Last recorded63,975 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 JOH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 63,975 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cut in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

exhaust is bent

exhaust is deteriorated

exhaust is deteriorated

oil pressure lamp staying on

rear wiper is split

Fail 3 Aug 2015 63,966 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside front tyre split on inner shoulder

oil pressure warng light on

rear and centre exhaust bent

Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,339 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust is deteriorated

rear wiper is deteriorated

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 16 Apr 2014 61,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust is deteriorated

rear wiper is deteriorated

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 13 Apr 2013 58,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2013 58,390 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,475 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres tread getting low

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,317 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 51,449 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 51,446 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,001 miles

Advise n/s/f + o/s/f tyre treads low.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,027 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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YD54 JOH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YD54 JOH, 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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YD54 JOH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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