MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake hose bracket loose
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front 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 has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake hose bracket loose
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear step tyre tread worn smooth on inner & outer edge.
Rear exhaust deteriorated.
child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
offside & nearside front tyre tread wearing smooth on inner edge.
Nearside Front Lower 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 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 has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear step tyre tread worn smooth on inner & outer edge.
Rear exhaust deteriorated.
child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
offside & nearside front tyre tread wearing smooth on inner edge.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside 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)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper 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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ54 BYO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 YJ54 BYO, 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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YJ54 BYO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2004.
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