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EG53 VNP

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,104 mi
Last recorded133,104 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 VNP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 133,104 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 123,722 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,560 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 111,345 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,186 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,884 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,948 miles

both front tyre thread is wearing faster from inside.

engine management light was on prior to testing.

slight play from both inner track rod arms

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,130 miles

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)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 56,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 46,129 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,949 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,359 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,603 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 21,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 17,962 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,325 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,711 miles

Offside and nearside wiper only just clearing the windscreen effectively.

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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EG53 VNP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EG53 VNP, 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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EG53 VNP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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