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SL54 HXK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,292 mi
Last recorded127,292 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 HXK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 127,292 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2016 119,194 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis leg / floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

parking brake performance just met 16%

warning lamps on

Pass 27 Oct 2014 112,931 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 112,931 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 100,397 miles

airbag light sometimes on (not on at test)

front indicators slightly white

handbrake ratchet worn

lower turbo hose damaged by stud

Fail 1 Oct 2013 100,397 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front indicators slightly white

handbrake ratchet worn

lower turbo hose damaged by stud

rear heatshield insecure

underside and inner wings slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 85,391 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,471 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,434 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 72,434 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,100 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 61,100 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,439 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,162 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 37,159 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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SL54 HXK 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 66.7%.

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 SL54 HXK, 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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SL54 HXK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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