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NK54 VHN

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,824 mi
Last recorded98,824 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 VHN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 98,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust system deteriorated.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 23 May 2014 94,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

front and rear brakes noisey on application

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 May 2014 94,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

front and rear brakes noisey on application

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 May 2013 86,458 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 86,458 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,296 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 79,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,991 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,034 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,333 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 50,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,236 miles

Clutch rubber missing

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Two front lower wishbone bushes perished and cracking

n/s/r tyre looks slightly out of shape when spinning

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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NK54 VHN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NK54 VHN, 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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NK54 VHN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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