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YX04 NYD

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

94,162 mi
Last recorded94,162 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 NYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,162 miles

Both outer sills corroding at rear.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,525 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 68,525 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,699 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 66,571 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R Tyre sidewall worn

Rear exhaust rubber mount detiorated

Fail 13 Jun 2014 66,452 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to floorpan.

handbrake cable insecure,

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,509 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 59,509 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,259 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 52,199 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,256 miles

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

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

Off side rear hand brake cable chaffing on rear suspension

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre rear view mirror not fitted

drivers exterior door handle is loose but working ok

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 28 Jun 2010 39,976 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,976 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,675 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 33,341 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,995 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 26,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,716 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 19,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YX04 NYD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YX04 NYD, 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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YX04 NYD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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