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SV54 OUF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,088 mi
Last recorded66,088 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 OUF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,088 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 51,025 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,746 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 48,743 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 48,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,295 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 35,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gearbox oil leak

offside rear brakes binding slightly (strongly advice)

water entry nearside headlight

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,808 miles

gearbox oil leak

offside rear brakes binding slightly (strongly advice)

water entry nearside headlight

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,656 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 30,656 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 23,406 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 23,406 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

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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SV54 OUF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SV54 OUF, 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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SV54 OUF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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