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YL04 URX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,646 mi
Last recorded195,646 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 195,646 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 195,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 183,605 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 171,010 miles

both rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

engine oil leak

nearside front and offside front tyres worn close to limit

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2014 171,003 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

engine oil leak

nearside front and offside front tyres worn close to limit

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 151,335 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 125,697 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise brake discs showing signs of deterioration.

advise clutch pedal rubber missing.

advise front offside tyre wearing on inside edge.

advise nearside chssis rail damaged.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 125,697 miles

advise brake discs showing signs of deterioration.

advise clutch pedal rubber missing.

advise front offside tyre wearing on inside edge.

advise nearside chssis rail damaged.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 109,369 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 20 Oct 2011 109,367 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,865 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 91,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust body heat shield insecure

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 75,389 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,460 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 61,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,487 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 URX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 URX, 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 URX registered?

YL04 URX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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