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WP04 MZF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,380 mi
Last recorded68,380 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 MZF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,380 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Fail 1 Aug 2017 68,369 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front suspensions has slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,539 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 47,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2013 40,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 40,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,724 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,127 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,394 miles

2 rear tyres cracking

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2010 26,347 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

2 rear tyres cracking

Oil leak

battery flat

clutch pedal rubber missing

gear select stiff

os washer jet poor

Pass 30 Jul 2009 25,448 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 25,448 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,439 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 17,883 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 MZF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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