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SD54 OXB

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,771 mi
Last recorded78,771 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 OXB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,771 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bumper both side bracket are corroded

underbody sign of corrosion .sub frame , rear axle , wishbone both ,both track rod ends ,

Fail 24 Feb 2020 78,771 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bumper both side bracket are corroded

underbody sign of corrosion .sub frame , rear axle , wishbone both ,both track rod ends ,

Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,682 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 73,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mounts (2.5.B.1b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

half of upper rear stop lamp inoperative

Fail 11 Jan 2018 68,188 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mounts (2.5.B.1b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

half of upper rear stop lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,862 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,235 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,529 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,206 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 35,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,059 miles

exhaust rubbers split

front bumper damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2010 29,059 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rubbers split

front bumper damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,810 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 23,810 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,949 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 9,578 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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SD54 OXB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SD54 OXB, 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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SD54 OXB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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