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YW04 HJV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,446 mi
Last recorded99,446 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 HJV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 99,446 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 96,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in front suspensions joints and bushes

tyres have wear on edges

Fail 29 Apr 2015 96,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2014 84,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,040 miles

slight play in o/s/f top suspension arm bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,283 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,665 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,984 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,637 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,848 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,119 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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YW04 HJV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YW04 HJV, 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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YW04 HJV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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