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WP53 TXA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,138 mi
Last recorded96,138 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 TXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,138 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 96,132 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,444 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 84,443 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,689 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 73,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,715 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,715 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 36,878 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,878 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,460 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,720 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 TXA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TXA, 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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What year was WP53 TXA registered?

WP53 TXA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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