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WP53 TXH

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,011 mi
Last recorded145,011 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 TXH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 145,011 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 134,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 112,719 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 102,009 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 102,009 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 98,692 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,826 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,279 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake outer cables split

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,861 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,963 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,763 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 TXH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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