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WD53 JPV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,466 mi
Last recorded120,466 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 JPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 120,466 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

subrame corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 120,466 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

subrame corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 118,830 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 May 2014 118,830 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 112,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy corrotion to front sub frame

serface corrotion to metal fuel pipe under car

serface corrotion to os front wheel arch

Fail 14 Sep 2013 112,729 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrotion to front sub frame

serface corrotion to metal fuel pipe under car

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

serface corrotion to os front wheel arch

Pass 8 Sep 2012 105,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

undertray slightly damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,821 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 93,253 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 73,786 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 53,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,372 miles

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

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 JPV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JPV, 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 JPV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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