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WM53 HWG

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,772 mi
Last recorded121,772 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 HWG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 121,772 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 121,769 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 116,167 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 93,921 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,840 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 53,065 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,707 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 38,707 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 28,165 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,227 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,232 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 15,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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