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OY04 SYP

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,834 mi
Last recorded104,834 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 SYP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 104,834 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis undersealed throughout

spare wheel Grommet holes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2026 104,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis undersealed throughout

spare wheel Grommet holes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2025 103,255 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 101,608 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 101,455 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 101,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 100,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 95,845 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,720 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 92,720 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement cable part siezed (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,833 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 87,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 83,089 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 83,079 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 78,176 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 78,171 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,609 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,662 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 64,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,334 miles

oil leaking on to offside front subframe area

Fail 26 Mar 2012 58,334 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leaking on to offside front subframe area

Fail 21 Mar 2011 50,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre inner treads wearing

centre heatshield insecure

power steering fluid slightly low ( now topped up)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,692 miles

power steering fluid slightly low ( now topped up)

both front tyre inner treads wearing

centre heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,710 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 37,446 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 33,381 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,870 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 SYP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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