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WM53 RMY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,355 mi
Last recorded57,355 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 RMY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 57,355 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,460 miles

Nearside Rear Outer side wall tyre perishing

hand brake leaver slight side to side play

oil leak

underside of vicheal corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2015 50,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

underside of vicheal

Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,378 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 49,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 49,137 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 43,548 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,548 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,932 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 36,903 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,034 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,193 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 24,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 17,488 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 RMY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 RMY, 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 RMY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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