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WR04 BVH

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,566 mi
Last recorded127,566 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 127,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 127,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working n/s front side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven service brake (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s floors surface corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 116,013 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 116,002 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe split (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated splits (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s front floor/chassis member (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front floor/chassis member (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear tyre worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust hanger missing temperary repair

light switch soon need replacing

Fail 5 May 2017 116,002 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 107,357 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 107,276 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 97,160 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 72,609 miles

exhuast rubbers deteriated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 59,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2012 59,010 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,229 miles

Handbrake cable outer splitting

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rera discs corroded

Slight distortion on both rear tyres inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mounts split but secure on safety bands

fuel cap temporery sealed type

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,541 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 45,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,059 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 36,039 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust mounts split but secured by manufactured banding

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,365 miles

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

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 BVH 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 63.2%.

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

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