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WM53 RGU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,598 mi
Last recorded79,598 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 79,598 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 79,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi to cat broken blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front poor image

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front poor image

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,145 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 76,145 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre has damage to inner side wall

Fail 18 Feb 2019 73,795 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre has damage to inner side wall

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,151 miles

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

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre heavily perished and split on inner sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2017 68,222 miles

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

both front tyres inner side walls cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2017 68,221 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres inner side walls cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,142 miles

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

steering rack damp around both boots

Fail 4 Mar 2016 65,140 miles

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

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

steering rack damp around both boots

Pass 4 Mar 2015 62,111 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,900 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,566 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 54,565 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,810 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,745 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 46,745 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,430 miles

Both rear tyres bold on inside edges

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

Rear discs slightly lipped

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,771 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 12,791 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 RGU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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