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EX04 WHH

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,518 mi
Last recorded99,518 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 WHH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,518 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 99,513 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,395 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 94,395 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 90,632 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 90,632 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 87,576 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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)

air bag light on

Fail 27 Sep 2012 87,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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)

air bag light on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,208 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 76,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 65,071 miles

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

parking brake lever shows side to side movement.

various exhaust rubber mounts show deterioration.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 56,862 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 56,862 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

various exhaust rubber mounts show deterioration.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,611 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner areas of tread, possible alignment fault present

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner areas of tread

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner areas of tread

Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,397 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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EX04 WHH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX04 WHH, 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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EX04 WHH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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