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SF04 SSL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,903 mi
Last recorded54,903 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 SSL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 54,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2017 54,898 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid section (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,267 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,384 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 42,996 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 39,039 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 39,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 34,620 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 30,053 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 26,342 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 23,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,518 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,981 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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SF04 SSL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black 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 SF04 SSL, 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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SF04 SSL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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