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WO04 DDE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,552 mi
Last recorded152,552 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 DDE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 152,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 152,465 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet safety catch not working (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 148,454 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 144,916 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 133,590 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 133,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 119,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Jul 2012 119,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Aug 2011 104,482 miles

airbag light on dash

both rear top strut mounts have slight movement

front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly across the tread

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 94,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 83,789 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 83,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

205/55/16 v

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Offside rear tyre on wear bars /out of shape .

Pass 20 Aug 2008 72,389 miles

PAS suppply pipe to steering rack damp /leaking .

Rear tyres different speed rated.

Fail 20 Aug 2008 72,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PAS suppply pipe to steering rack damp /leaking .

Rear tyres different speed rated.

Pass 18 Aug 2007 54,950 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

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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WO04 DDE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WO04 DDE, 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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WO04 DDE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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