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OY04 SVT

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,414 mi
Last recorded108,414 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 SVT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,414 miles

Front deterioration to both front headlamps

Front signs of perishing to both front lower suspension arm bushes

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear signs of corrosion to rear exhaust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to underside of vehicle

strong advise corrosion to front subframe

Fail 28 Sep 2020 108,190 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front deterioration to both front headlamps

Front signs of perishing to both front lower suspension arm bushes

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear signs of corrosion to rear exhaust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to underside of vehicle

strong advise corrosion to front subframe

Pass 21 Mar 2019 101,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched to swept area's (3.2 (a) (i))

earth cable to gearbox is rubbing intake hose

exhaust rubber mounts are deteriorating

nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses are weathering

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

rear exhaust silencer outer skin is deteriorating

under body area's are corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,263 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil residue engine area

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

under body has light corrosion patches

Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,527 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie bar - bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

all exhaust rubbers are cracking & perishing - 2 exhaust rubbers broken but exhaust still supported

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 12 Apr 2017 88,516 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow (2.4.G.1)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie bar - bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

all exhaust rubbers are cracking & perishing - 2 exhaust rubbers broken but exhaust still supported

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,688 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 86,643 miles

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

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 12 Aug 2013 82,425 miles

Lower strut mounting rubbers deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement(both sides)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,762 miles

all exhaust rubbers perished and split

offside and nearside hand brake cables poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,422 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 77,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 71,229 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 71,229 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,193 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 62,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 54,822 miles

offside front tyre bald on iner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2007 51,374 miles

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

nearside rear , uneven tyreface,inner edge.

two bulbs not working on centre brakelight.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,374 miles

nearside rear , uneven tyreface,inner edge.

two bulbs not working on centre brakelight.

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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OY04 SVT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OY04 SVT, 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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OY04 SVT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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