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YN04 SYU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,308 mi
Last recorded121,308 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 SYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,308 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 115,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 115,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 107,840 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 107,840 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 101,605 miles

Airbag light is on

Fail 12 Jan 2013 101,477 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 13 Jan 2012 96,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,288 miles

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

both front brake discs surface rust

o/s/f steering rack slight play in arm joint

Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,158 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 74,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,654 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 60,654 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 47,622 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 34,757 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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YN04 SYU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YN04 SYU, 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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YN04 SYU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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