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YE04 EYV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,167 mi
Last recorded106,167 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 EYV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 106,167 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Oct 2016 106,167 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 86,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,398 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 20 Sep 2014 71,092 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,283 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,908 miles

ASR light illuminated

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

engine noise! requires attention

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2011 50,658 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

traction control light illuminated

Pass 25 Sep 2010 45,152 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 44,949 miles

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

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

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2009 34,548 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 34,548 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,356 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 28,356 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,720 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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YE04 EYV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YE04 EYV, 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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YE04 EYV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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