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OY04 SXE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,105 mi
Last recorded173,105 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 173,105 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brakes quite imbalanced nearside low

Fail 4 Jan 2018 173,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brakes quite imbalanced nearside low

Pass 21 Sep 2016 157,049 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear plastic inner wing liners loose

engine management lamp on

Pass 8 Sep 2015 149,998 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine managment lamp on

Fail 8 Sep 2015 149,998 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine managment lamp on

Pass 12 Aug 2014 141,736 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 149,600 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 123,733 miles

front and rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 24 Jul 2013 123,604 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 109,956 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 94,397 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,805 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 66,315 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 18 Mar 2008 50,603 miles

rear brake pads next service

Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,109 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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OY04 SXE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY04 SXE, 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 SXE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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