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WR04 BPY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,085 mi
Last recorded117,085 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 BPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 117,085 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both rear brake heat plates are corroded and touching discs

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Pass 15 Dec 2017 105,661 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion at an advanced state detected at both sides rear floor sections

offside front outer cv boot is seen to be leaking grease

rear exhaust section outer casing is deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2017 105,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion at an advanced state detected at both sides rear floor sections

offside front outer cv boot is seen to be leaking grease

rear exhaust section outer casing is deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2016 93,696 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 93,645 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,632 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 10 Dec 2015 78,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 May 2014 63,398 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,001 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 52,001 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,190 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 48,190 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,046 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 44,043 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,117 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,257 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 33,253 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,824 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,832 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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WR04 BPY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 WR04 BPY, 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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WR04 BPY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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