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YL04 URT

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,561 mi
Last recorded74,561 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,561 miles

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2016 74,555 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,731 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 56,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise n/s/f bottom ball joint slight play (lift)

advise o/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge n/s/f wearing also wearing more on the inside

advise underbody corrosion

slight corrosion front discs

strong advise rear tyres feathering on the inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,436 miles

advise n/s/f bottom ball joint slight play (lift)

advise o/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge n/s/f wearing also wearing more on the inside

advise underbody corrosion

slight corrosion front discs

strong advise rear tyres feathering on the inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,458 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,914 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 46,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

offside rear bumper trim missing

Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,449 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 44,443 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 42,100 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,100 miles

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,806 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,252 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,429 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 URT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 URT, 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 URT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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