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WM53 RHU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,070 mi
Last recorded166,070 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 166,070 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 166,070 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 148,409 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 148,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 138,499 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 130,031 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2011 122,565 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 115,878 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 109,425 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Nov 2008 102,358 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 78,507 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 RHU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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