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BR04 BRV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,450 mi
Last recorded56,450 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR04 BRV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 56,450 miles

exhaust rear tail box slightly corroded

slight surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 29 Nov 2025 56,450 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear centre seatbelt jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides front (3.5 (a))

exhaust rear tail box slightly corroded

slight surface corrosion to all brake discs

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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BR04 BRV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BR04 BRV, 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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What year was BR04 BRV registered?

BR04 BRV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is BR04 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR04 BRV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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