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WP53 TVV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

68,991 mi
Last recorded68,991 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 TVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 68,991 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cat flexy (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2016 68,991 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cat flexy (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,177 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edge

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 65,177 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on inner edge

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak, oil level below minimum

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,131 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,131 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,513 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 15 Dec 2013 57,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,199 miles

Both front wiper blades are torn and smearing slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 55,199 miles

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

Both front wiper blades are torn and smearing slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,287 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 50,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear tyres are cracked in tread

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil level on minimum

Fail 9 Jul 2010 42,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no engine oil leaks app topped up 2 lts oil

Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

no engine oil leaks app topped up 2 lts oil

Pass 27 May 2009 34,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2009 34,238 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Gears very stiff to operate

Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,410 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 28,410 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 21,765 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 TVV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 TVV, 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 TVV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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