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YH54 XAY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,630 mi
Last recorded105,630 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 XAY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 105,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside inner sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2017 101,689 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Surface corrosion to all braking and suspension component

Fail 27 Feb 2017 101,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Surface corrosion to all braking and suspension component

Pass 29 Mar 2016 97,988 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITON

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,017 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2015 94,017 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,684 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated by corrosion. Minor leak of gases.

Front brake discs corroded.

N/S/F tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Rear springs corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,218 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,464 miles

Brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Radiator leaking coolant

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 61,464 miles

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

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

Brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Radiator leaking coolant

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,614 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

Offside rear tyre starting to crack but no cords exposed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,483 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,510 miles

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

n/s handbrake performance slighty down

Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,964 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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YH54 XAY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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