MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,938 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
exhaust in poor condition
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
handbrake cable mounts split and perished.
rear exhaust mounts split but still supporting exhaust.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
handbrake cable mounts split and perished.
rear exhaust mounts split but still supporting exhaust.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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