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WD53 JPU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,951 mi
Last recorded87,951 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 JPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,951 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 87,951 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 85,127 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,880 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 79,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,238 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 72,238 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all susp. rubber bushes starting to wear

codensation in n/s/f head light(poor dip patten)

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on all discs

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

o/s/r inner wing cover loose

one centre ext. mounting broken

oversized tax disc holder used

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

possibly has had duel controls fitted at some time

slight bodywork damage to o/s/r(under car)

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall

underengine cover loose

Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,578 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 67,578 miles

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 57,490 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 37,702 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 JPU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JPU, 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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What year was WD53 JPU registered?

WD53 JPU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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