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SR04 DLV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,011 mi
Last recorded94,011 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR04 DLV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 94,011 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 89,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust skin corroded

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 13 Aug 2021 85,608 miles

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

Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2021 85,608 miles

Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 82,108 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 82,101 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front tp rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 76,835 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 76,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust pipe outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2018 67,981 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,088 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 62,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,491 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 57,491 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,649 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,642 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,063 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,974 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,173 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,415 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,406 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 23,349 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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SR04 DLV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SR04 DLV, 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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SR04 DLV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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