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ET53 MVO

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,986 mi
Last recorded119,986 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 MVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 119,986 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 109,681 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 109,658 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre pipe hanger rubber broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front double hanger has a rubber hanger broken

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

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

Some play in nearside anti-roll bar link rod ball joint

Pass 13 Mar 2015 104,095 miles

OFF SIDE OF STEERING RACK FEEL BADLY WORN/HAS PLAY DETECTED AT INNER TRACK ROD END

SUBFRAME AND ALL OF POWER STEERING PIPES COVERD IN FLUID BUT NO LEAKS AT TIME OF TEST.

front no plate starting to fade

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to seperate

rear no plate faded to limit on top

small hole in nearside frnt outer cv gaiter but not causing ingress of water or dirt at time of test.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 104,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION SWIVEL JOINT WORN /HAS PLAY IN IT TO THE LIMIT.

OFF SIDE OF STEERING RACK FEEL BADLY WORN/HAS PLAY DETECTED AT INNER TRACK ROD END

SUBFRAME AND ALL OF POWER STEERING PIPES COVERD IN FLUID BUT NO LEAKS AT TIME OF TEST.

front no plate starting to fade

off side front tyre worn smooth on outer secondary tread bans.

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to seperate

rear no plate faded to limit on top

small hole in nearside frnt outer cv gaiter but not causing ingress of water or dirt at time of test.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer drive shaft gaiter just starting to leak.

Offside rear tyre worn low and is cracking.

Power steering pipe / hose appears to have a slight leak.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 98,808 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer drive shaft gaiter just starting to leak.

Offside rear tyre worn low and is cracking.

Power steering pipe / hose appears to have a slight leak.

REAR HAND BRAKE CABLES DETERIORATED

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 91,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre inner and outer wear

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre inner and outer wear

Offside rear wheel catchy

Fail 9 Mar 2013 91,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre inner and outer wear

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre inner and outer wear

Offside rear wheel catchy

Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,057 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o.s.f steering arm has slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2011 78,471 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 78,467 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,309 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,569 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside

couple of exhaust rubber mounts cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,020 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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ET53 MVO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ET53 MVO, 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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ET53 MVO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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