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YF54 VRX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,277 mi
Last recorded143,277 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 VRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2015 143,277 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre sidewall has cuts

Pass 14 Aug 2014 122,998 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 122,971 miles

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 111,253 miles

wipers slightly poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2012 98,062 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 98,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 83,599 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 83,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 75,524 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,524 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,041 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 64,040 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,892 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,798 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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YF54 VRX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YF54 VRX, 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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YF54 VRX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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