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BG54 RTV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,072 mi
Last recorded64,072 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 RTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 64,072 miles

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

underbody corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2018 64,070 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,326 miles

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

underbody corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 57,326 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 51,459 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,495 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 44,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,713 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 42,712 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Jan 2013 40,398 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,310 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 37,310 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,535 miles

Front tyres 2-3mm

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,729 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 26,857 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,612 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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BG54 RTV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG54 RTV, 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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BG54 RTV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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