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WP53 TWG

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,334 mi
Last recorded103,334 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 TWG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 103,334 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyres cracking

under body corrosion

various bushes poor condition

Fail 20 May 2020 103,333 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

tyres cracking

under body corrosion

various bushes poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2018 96,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 96,738 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 89,562 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,085 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt tiny hole (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Various corrosion over suspension components and underside of car but not excessive

Fail 12 Apr 2016 83,085 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt tiny hole (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Various corrosion over suspension components and underside of car but not excessive

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,164 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,713 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 70,528 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 70,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 65,389 miles

advise front brake discs pitted

advise zeon style numberplate light bulbs fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2011 60,898 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,845 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,430 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 52,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,030 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,837 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 TWG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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