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AN53 LES

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,530 mi
Last recorded90,530 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN53 LES
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,530 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 90,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 81,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.26mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front indicator lens slightly damaged

nearside wiper blade rubber slightly split

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 24 Sep 2015 81,694 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported PRS rear mounting split (7.1.1)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working PRS offside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.26mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working PRS offside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PRS offside and nearside (8.2.3)

nearside front indicator lens slightly damaged

nearside wiper blade rubber slightly split

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,281 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust system slightly corroded

some corrosion to vehicle floors

Fail 3 Oct 2013 65,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust system slightly corroded

some corrosion to vehicle floors

Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,024 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge serviceable on test

some corrosion to exhaust serviceable on test

Fail 2 Oct 2012 56,024 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge serviceable on test

some corrosion to exhaust serviceable on test

Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,727 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,622 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 36,620 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 2,815 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 28,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 23,056 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 23,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AN53 LES is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AN53 LES, 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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AN53 LES is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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