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WM53 RGV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,724 mi
Last recorded134,724 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 RGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 134,724 miles

o/s/f top suspension arm has slight play in bushies

rear d bushies have slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2015 134,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear d bushies have slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2014 121,962 miles

2x rear drop links have slght play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 107,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

intermittant rear light fault on dash only

maybe slight noise from front wheel bearings

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel

slight corrosion on floor and subframe

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes and links

slight wear in other parts of front suspension

slight wear inside of front tyres

very slight dampness on n/s/r shock absorber?

Fail 25 Mar 2013 107,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

maybe slight noise from front wheel bearings

slight corrosion on floor and subframe

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes and links

slight wear in other parts of front suspension

slight wear inside of front tyres

very slight dampness on n/s/r shock absorber?

Pass 23 Apr 2012 97,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Screen scored

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

some exhaust rubbers poor

Fail 19 Apr 2012 97,214 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

F subframe corroded

Floor/box sections damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S Hand brake cable gaitor split

O/S/R Lower reflector missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Screen scored

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 92,345 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

damage to nearside chassis

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly cut

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 3 Mar 2011 91,471 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside chassis slightly damaged

nearside front brake pad sensor wire fouling c.v. joint

nearside front tyre inner sidewall slightly cut

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,597 miles

Indicator stalk sometimes not staying on when nearside indicator selected

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2010 79,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Indicator stalk sometimes not staying on when nearside indicator selected

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2009 64,141 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 45,169 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 28,574 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 28,574 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 RGV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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