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HJ53 ZPW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,876 mi
Last recorded75,876 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 ZPW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,876 miles

Both front tyres & offside rear tyre void of tread inner edges

Oil leak ()

Sill cover fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 75,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres & offside rear tyre void of tread inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak ()

Sill cover fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 74,442 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 71,124 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 71,124 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted unable to test outer sills

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,604 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 67,604 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 62,947 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 62,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear silencer mounting broken

Pass 9 Jul 2012 57,019 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 57,019 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,376 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,172 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,176 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,005 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 18,549 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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HJ53 ZPW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ53 ZPW, 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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HJ53 ZPW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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