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FA53 OOH

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,938 mi
Last recorded81,938 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 OOH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

backbox corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2016 81,938 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both backbox rubbers (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

backbox corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 78,360 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2015 78,360 miles

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 78,338 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,537 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 70,537 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 11 Oct 2012 63,407 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALLS 185 / 65 / 15

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE FRONT

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / OUTER CASINGS SPLITTING / FLAKING / BECOMING WEAK IN STRUCTURE

OFFSIDE DRIVERS DOOR ELECTRIC WINDOW INOP

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / ADVISE TO CLEAN FLOOR AREAS / SECTIONS ETC / WIRE BRUSH / UNDERSEAL

Fail 10 Oct 2012 63,407 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALLS 185 / 65 / 15

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE FRONT

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / OUTER CASINGS SPLITTING / FLAKING / BECOMING WEAK IN STRUCTURE

OFFSIDE DRIVERS DOOR ELECTRIC WINDOW INOP

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / ADVISE TO CLEAN FLOOR AREAS / SECTIONS ETC / WIRE BRUSH / UNDERSEAL

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,337 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,375 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,111 miles

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER DAMAGED.

O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER DAMAGED.

O/S WINDSCREEN WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 41,404 miles

handbrake cable mounts split and perished.

rear exhaust mounts split but still supporting exhaust.

Fail 10 Apr 2009 41,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake cable mounts split and perished.

rear exhaust mounts split but still supporting exhaust.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,165 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,988 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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FA53 OOH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA53 OOH, 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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FA53 OOH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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