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SB04 HWY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,465 mi
Last recorded34,465 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 HWY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,465 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 32,152 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2015 29,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre(195/6015)worn on inner shoulder

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 18 Jun 2015 29,827 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre(195/6015)worn on inner shoulder

offside rear brake disc shows signs of overheating

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 19 Jun 2014 26,696 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 26,696 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 24,721 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 22,846 miles

offside front tyre wearing at inner shoulder

Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,533 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,664 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,723 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 12,319 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 25 Jul 2007 10,214 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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SB04 HWY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SB04 HWY, 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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What year was SB04 HWY registered?

SB04 HWY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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