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ET53 VGO

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,737 mi
Last recorded88,737 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 VGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 88,737 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 88,727 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,151 miles

Front brake flex hoses deteriorated

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2016 65,402 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 57,142 miles

wishone bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2014 50,210 miles

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

front exhaust system deteriorated

front two near legal limit

rear exhaust mounts worn

rear two aged and cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,112 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 43,112 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 38,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,920 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,283 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 29,704 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 24,763 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 19,570 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)

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 VGO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VGO, 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 ET53 VGO registered?

ET53 VGO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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