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WP53 TWE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,532 mi
Last recorded72,532 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 TWE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,532 miles

rear n/plate

Fail 17 Jul 2018 72,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

rear n/plate

Pass 24 Jul 2017 69,313 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 69,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,430 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,424 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,803 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 56,803 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,435 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,252 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,693 miles

2nd bonnet safty latch sticking

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

both handbrake cable support rubbers broken

o/s rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2012 39,690 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

2nd bonnet safty latch sticking

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

both handbrake cable support rubbers broken

o/s rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,196 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,474 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,239 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2008 18,509 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 13,555 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 TWE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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