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DG53 WZB

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,956 mi
Last recorded57,956 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WZB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2014 57,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 57,956 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 79,241 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 79,241 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 70,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,673 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 50,368 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,461 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,943 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,500 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,743 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear hand brake outer cables starting to split, cable was free at time of test.

cut in drivers rear tyre can not see braid at time of test.

oil leak from gearbox area.

Fail 26 Jan 2007 25,748 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 25,748 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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DG53 WZB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG53 WZB, 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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What year was DG53 WZB registered?

DG53 WZB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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