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EX04 WJM

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,311 mi
Last recorded77,311 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 WJM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2018 77,311 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All - bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 R16 91V Dunlop SP Sport 2000 E (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 R16 91V Dunlop SP Sport 2000 E (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant appears empty

Exhaust mounting defective All 6 rubber mounts are severely perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet will not stay up as rams are severely weakend

Front Coolant leak Possible radiator ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil appears to be overfilled

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Roof aerial is missing

Turbo pipe is chafed almost to a hole from rubbing on a mounting bolt

Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,595 miles

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

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

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

Rear All three exhaust mount rubbers appear perished

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 72,588 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber mount X 1 (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber mounts X 2 (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear All three exhaust mount rubbers appear perished

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 67,814 miles

All 6 Exhaust rubbers are perishing

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level appears low Possible coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened All Cables (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 67,814 miles

All 6 Exhaust rubbers are perishing

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level appears low Possible coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened All Cables (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 64,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front play on inner rack tie rod

Fail 14 Dec 2015 64,300 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front play on inner rack tie rod

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 61,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 61,502 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 58,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,228 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 55,766 miles

HAND BRAKE CABLE RUBBER MOUNTS BROKEN

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 55,766 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

HAND BRAKE CABLE RUBBER MOUNTS BROKEN

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,306 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 50,931 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 50,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 21 Dec 2009 43,175 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 26,456 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)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 21,598 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 WJM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WJM, 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 WJM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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