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WP53 YSG

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,421 mi
Last recorded91,421 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 YSG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 91,421 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 79,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust pipe getting rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2014 79,883 miles

rear exhaust pipe getting rusty

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,166 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 59,163 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 44,768 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 44,762 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,698 miles

Boot has dent

Coolant level low

Near side rear door will not open outer

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 29,652 miles

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

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

Boot has dent

Coolant level low

Near side rear door will not open outer

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 20,931 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ns/rear door does not open from the outside.

rear exhaust mounts deteriating.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,931 miles

ns/rear door does not open from the outside.

rear exhaust mounts deteriating.

Pass 17 Jan 2009 12,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake cable insecure to body offside rear

Pass 15 Jan 2008 10,137 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2007 7,502 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 23 Jan 2007 7,495 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in offside steering rack

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 YSG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YSG, 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 YSG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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