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DX53 RFE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,552 mi
Last recorded128,552 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 RFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 128,552 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 123,598 miles

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

front suspension rubber bushes are perished

vehicle floorpan is corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2015 123,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front suspension rubber bushes are perished

vehicle floorpan is corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 114,452 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 114,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 105,459 miles

n/s/f floor pan otter skin corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 105,459 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f floor pan otter skin corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,782 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 82,737 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 73,864 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,455 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,027 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 42,428 miles

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)

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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DX53 RFE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DX53 RFE, 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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DX53 RFE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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