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YY04 PSX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,817 mi
Last recorded81,817 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 PSX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,817 miles

centre exhaust metal bracket broken but secure

n/s rear tyre has a slice in it

Pass 22 Oct 2016 76,249 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,065 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 71,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 64,121 miles

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

nearside handbrake deteriating

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriate

Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,180 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 54,180 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 52,269 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

handbrake cables are secured with tie raps

handbrake has side to side movement and is insecure so would advise full inspection

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2013 52,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake cables are secured with tie raps

handbrake has side to side movement and is insecure so would advise full inspection

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,672 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,102 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,497 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,794 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2007 17,991 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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YY04 PSX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY04 PSX, 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 PSX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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