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SG54 WHJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

215,230 mi
Last recorded215,230 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 WHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 215,230 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 213,451 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake cable insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2019 190,959 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 166,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 153,986 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust mountains in poor condition

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)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 142,928 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 142,928 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 138,591 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 138,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 131,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 131,610 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 123,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 119,935 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 116,166 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 112,895 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 106,801 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 89,023 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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SG54 WHJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SG54 WHJ, 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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SG54 WHJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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