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YL04 URD

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,167 mi
Last recorded128,167 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 128,167 miles

front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 113,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,511 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 95,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 95,615 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 91,775 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 91,748 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 87,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Run out noted on front brake discs

Turbo intercooler pipe is split

Wear in near side front upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,979 miles

Oil leak

Run out noted on front brake discs

Turbo intercooler pipe is split

Wear in near side front upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2011 85,616 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 85,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 73,942 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 84,645 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 84,645 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 71,693 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 71,693 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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 57,802 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,931 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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YL04 URD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URD, 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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YL04 URD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 August 2004.

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