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2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,152 mi
Last recorded101,152 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 101,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 101,146 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 97,485 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

o/s/front fog

Fail 15 Feb 2017 97,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

o/s/front fog

Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,556 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 86,556 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,677 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,356 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 65,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 64,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 64,029 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 54,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDICTION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

RUSTY STEARING AND SUSPENIONS COMPONDS

Fail 7 May 2011 46,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2011 46,838 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,302 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 34,204 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 26,707 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 20,822 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 15,718 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 15,718 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XXB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 XXB, 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 XXB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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