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YL04 FWW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,975 mi
Last recorded91,975 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 FWW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2013 91,975 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 82,998 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 73,674 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 73,672 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracked sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2010 71,250 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 67,691 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 67,691 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 60,334 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 52,907 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 52,907 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YL04 FWW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YL04 FWW, 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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What year was YL04 FWW registered?

YL04 FWW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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