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WD04 XVB

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

168,026 mi
Last recorded168,026 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 XVB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 168,026 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 168,025 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 153,970 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 153,970 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 149,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under vehicle (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under vehicle (5.2.6)

Central exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated/split X3

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake binding

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

Pass 4 May 2016 139,106 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 139,101 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor chassis (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 127,287 miles

front floors rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2014 116,386 miles

both front tyres nearing wear in dicators.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 116,386 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres nearing wear in dicators.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 104,913 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 104,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,645 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 96,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 879,367 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 89,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,436 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,600 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 65,600 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,775 miles

front brake discs wearing thin.

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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WD04 XVB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WD04 XVB, 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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WD04 XVB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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