MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,704 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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
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)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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)
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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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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