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C18 SGR

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,255 mi
Last recorded78,255 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 SGR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2016 78,255 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive not tested (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,357 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 64,257 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,668 miles

Full exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 57,668 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Full exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 51,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,269 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 45,168 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 45,153 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,958 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,540 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 28,486 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,272 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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C18 SGR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C18 SGR, 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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C18 SGR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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