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RD53 CVA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,586 mi
Last recorded91,586 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD53 CVA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 91,586 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2018 78,353 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 77,681 miles

engine cover missing

Fail 8 Jan 2016 77,681 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine cover missing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2013 67,088 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,186 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,335 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Jan 2011 54,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,859 miles

Radiator in poor condition and possibly weeping coolant slightly

rear exhaust box outer shell in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,294 miles

engine oil leaks

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

front tyres low on tred with offside front worn bald on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2008 36,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,643 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,646 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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RD53 CVA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RD53 CVA, 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 RD53 CVA registered?

RD53 CVA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is RD53 CVA safe to buy?

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