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YH54 XAD

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,873 mi
Last recorded64,873 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 XAD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,873 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 64,873 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 60,466 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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 31 Mar 2016 60,447 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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 17 Mar 2015 54,632 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,632 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 49,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,817 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 36,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,507 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED.

N/S/R AND N/S/F TYRES PERISHED.

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,217 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,514 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,096 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 17,096 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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YH54 XAD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH54 XAD, 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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YH54 XAD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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