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YY04 FWT

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,698 mi
Last recorded81,698 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 FWT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 81,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

intercooler pipe split lower

Pass 1 Oct 2016 77,830 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 77,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 73,933 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

boost pipe split

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,566 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 67,566 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Oil leak

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

exhaust mounts deteriated

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,318 miles

handbrake retaining bracket insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2012 64,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake retaining bracket insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,298 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriated.

rear x 2 handbrake cables retaining rubbers deteriated

Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,993 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 58,271 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 58,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 May 2008 56,041 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 56,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 54,071 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 54,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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YY04 FWT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YY04 FWT, 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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YY04 FWT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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