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PF04 SWX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,733 mi
Last recorded69,733 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 SWX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,733 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 69,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,052 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 65,913 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 65,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,644 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 57,988 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,405 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,979 miles

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

leak from nearside rear suspension leg

Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,142 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 38,471 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,289 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 35,289 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

clutch pedal anti slip missing.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,649 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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PF04 SWX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PF04 SWX, 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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PF04 SWX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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