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SB53 YXH

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,631 mi
Last recorded140,631 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 YXH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 140,631 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 129,341 miles

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

play in inner rack joints

Fail 8 Feb 2016 129,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear mounts (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

play in inner rack joints

Pass 11 Mar 2015 114,726 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 114,726 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 111,743 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 111,740 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 107,567 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 101,765 miles

Air bag light showing fault

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,944 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 77,004 miles

slight play in both front top suspension arms.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 71,567 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,677 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 54,629 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 54,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear seat belt not checked fully due to childs seat fitted

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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SB53 YXH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver 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 SB53 YXH, 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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SB53 YXH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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