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WM53 HWF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,578 mi
Last recorded79,578 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 HWF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust poor condition

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 79,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust poor condition

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rad leaking coolant

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2016 69,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rad leaking coolant

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2015 68,467 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jan 2014 67,588 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,204 miles

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

exhaust rear box corrosion on outer skin.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,192 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,231 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,627 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,624 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,724 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,996 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,752 miles

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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WM53 HWF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WM53 HWF, 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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WM53 HWF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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