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WP53 NBY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,704 mi
Last recorded64,704 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 NBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Front To Rear Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear Section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Hanger For Centre Box Corroded & Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Slightly Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on Inner Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Pipe Slighty Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Radius Arm Foremost Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 64,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Front To Rear Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear Section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Hanger For Centre Box Corroded & Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Slightly Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on Inner Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Pipe Slighty Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Radius Arm Foremost Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,475 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 57,473 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 57,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 49,906 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor o/s and n/s (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded and weak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front subframe corroded and weak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,199 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 49,199 miles

Brake cable knotted o/s and n/s (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 44,225 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 44,225 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,832 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 37,832 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,335 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers poor advise replacement

slight play from o/s/f drop link

Pass 7 Sep 2011 23,875 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,678 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 20,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake disc has been over heated

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 12,633 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 10,085 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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WP53 NBY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WP53 NBY, 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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WP53 NBY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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