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WP04 MXJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,675 mi
Last recorded99,675 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 MXJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,698 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance side light (1.1.A.3d)

uneven rear tyre wear

Fail 15 Jul 2016 84,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance side light (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance side light (1.1.A.3d)

uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,431 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 57,314 miles

Offside front exhaust mount rubber missing but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 12 Jul 2012 57,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Offside front exhaust mount rubber missing but exhaust still adequately supported

Offside rear handbrake cable insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,244 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 47,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,668 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,067 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,375 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 23,124 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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WP04 MXJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP04 MXJ, 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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WP04 MXJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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