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WM53 REU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,338 mi
Last recorded90,338 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 REU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 90,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 80,341 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 80,319 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r door not opening from inside

Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,886 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,195 miles

slight knocking noise from front offside anti roll bar bushes may be slightly worn

Fail 9 Mar 2012 67,195 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 55,804 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

both rear tyres cracking/ perishing, but not deep enough to expose plies or cords

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 26 Feb 2011 55,804 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front brake discs worn and scored

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

both rear tyres cracking/ perishing, but not deep enough to expose plies or cords

front and rear brakes noisy when applied

offside front tyre cracking/ perishing, but not deep enough to expose plies or cords

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,710 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 40,891 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,891 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,379 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 REU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 WM53 REU, 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 REU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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