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WD53 JPO

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,044 mi
Last recorded114,044 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 JPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 114,044 miles

exhaust mounting rubber perished

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Jul 2018 114,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust mounting rubber perished

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Sep 2017 108,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mountings perished

Fail 12 Sep 2017 108,561 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mountings perished

Pass 8 Sep 2016 99,692 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,610 miles

Front brake disc lipped, Corroded & ribbed

O/S/F washer only working on one jet

Slight play in the O/S steering rack inner end

Winter tyres fitted to the front

Fail 21 Sep 2015 93,605 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Upper wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Upper wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust mountings perished & split

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc lipped, Corroded & ribbed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F washer only working on one jet

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in the O/S steering rack inner end

Winter tyres fitted to the front

Pass 2 Sep 2014 87,429 miles

Exhaust mounts in poor condition

Front brake disc ribbed and worn

Front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Hand brake cables poor condition

O/S hand brake cable mounting broken

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

Winter tyres fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2014 87,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Exhaust mounts in poor condition

Front brake disc ribbed and worn

Front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Hand brake cables poor condition

O/S hand brake cable mounting broken

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

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,209 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,950 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,114 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 7 Dec 2009 52,802 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WD53 JPO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WD53 JPO, 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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WD53 JPO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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