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WM53 RKN

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,810 mi
Last recorded77,810 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 RKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,810 miles

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

advise exhaust is deterioated /corroded

advise underbody corrosion

Fail 29 May 2014 77,805 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

advise exhaust is deterioated /corroded

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2013 74,003 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2012 69,967 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,804 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 46,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 35,081 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,231 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,814 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 RKN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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