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YX54 XXZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,448 mi
Last recorded116,448 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 XXZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 116,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 116,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 104,895 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,333 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 90,996 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 90,985 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,446 miles

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new

wear in o/s/f suspension top arm bushes

Fail 14 Aug 2014 86,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

wear in o/s/f suspension upper arm bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 75,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,845 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,055 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,194 miles

slight smoke emitted from exhaust at idle not considered excessive

Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,129 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,831 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 32,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres castlelated on inner edges

catalitic convertor rubber mounts spliting

centre pipe exhaust mounts spliting

handbrake cable mounts splitting

Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,674 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 17,436 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 17,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YX54 XXZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YX54 XXZ, 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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YX54 XXZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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