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SB54 HLA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,100 mi
Last recorded70,100 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 HLA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,100 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 153,940 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 20 Oct 2011 132,753 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 113,823 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 113,823 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Oct 2009 95,551 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 95,551 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 76,596 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 76,596 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 57,802 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,802 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SB54 HLA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SB54 HLA, 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 SB54 HLA registered?

SB54 HLA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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