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SP04 VBJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,308 mi
Last recorded186,308 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 VBJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 186,308 miles

Body has slight corrosion prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 177,838 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 177,835 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 155,103 miles

engine lamp on

offside rear tyre low on edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 155,101 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine lamp on

offside rear tyre low on edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 132,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 118,354 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 118,342 miles

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

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

front brake discs are worn and corroded

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 87,678 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,597 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

lift + play o/s/f steering rack + top arm

n/s/f tyre wall cut + alloy wheel damaged

Fail 29 Feb 2008 66,589 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

lift + play o/s/f steering rack + top arm

n/s/f tyre wall cut + alloy wheel damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2007 60,709 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 60,083 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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SP04 VBJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black 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 SP04 VBJ, 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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SP04 VBJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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