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OY54 RPZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,559 mi
Last recorded78,559 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 RPZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 78,559 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened both nearside & offsiode (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak / level low

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fail 15 Aug 2015 78,559 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened both nearside & offsiode (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil leak / level low

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 16 Aug 2014 62,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,056 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

nearside front tyre outer wall surface cut

Fail 26 Jun 2013 46,056 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

nearside front tyre outer wall surface cut

Fail 25 Jun 2013 45,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front anti roll bar linkages and d bushes have slight movement

front brake discs heavily worn on inner faces

front brake pads low

front lower suspension arm bushes are perished

windscreen has minor chips

Pass 11 May 2012 38,796 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,999 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,638 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,468 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,222 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,162 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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OY54 RPZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY54 RPZ, 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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OY54 RPZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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