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WM53 RHE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,190 mi
Last recorded94,190 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 94,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,067 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 87,970 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,596 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,633 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 77,633 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,414 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 70,397 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,429 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,010 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,247 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 48,241 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,566 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 RHE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RHE, 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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What year was WM53 RHE registered?

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

Is WM53 RHE safe to buy?

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