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MM53 CAE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,037 mi
Last recorded104,037 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 CAE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 104,037 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 104,037 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 97,019 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 92,247 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 87,212 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 81,762 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,900 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 69,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,117 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 4 Dec 2006 47,253 miles

split on n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre.

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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MM53 CAE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM53 CAE, 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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MM53 CAE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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