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YF04 FLV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,872 mi
Last recorded101,872 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 FLV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 101,872 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 99,396 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 99,396 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,085 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 96,085 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 87,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wheel bearing noise on offside rear

Fail 9 Oct 2013 87,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wheel bearing noise on offside rear

Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,465 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 86,164 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,488 miles

Both handbrake cables have one support rubber broken

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,821 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 67,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,864 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,743 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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YF04 FLV 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 68.8%.

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 YF04 FLV, 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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YF04 FLV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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