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YS04 RUV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,585 mi
Last recorded126,585 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 RUV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 126,585 miles

Front disc rusty and pitted

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs rusty and pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 110,223 miles

front discs look coorroded on the inside but not seriuosly weakened

Pass 6 Sep 2013 92,275 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer is badly corroded and will require replacement soon

Pass 17 Sep 2011 73,075 miles

front brake disc coroded

Pass 18 Sep 2010 67,397 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 62,816 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/r slight body damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2009 62,816 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/r slight body damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,921 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,533 miles

all 4 rear track arm bushes split

both front tyres on the legal limit

both rear tyres beginning to get low

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads very low

handbrake cables split and corroded

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,674 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 41,674 miles

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

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

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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YS04 RUV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS04 RUV, 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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YS04 RUV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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