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RD54 RSU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 3170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,500 mi
Last recorded76,500 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD54 RSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 76,500 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2026 76,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake lining coming off pad and jamming (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 74,841 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 74,218 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 73,557 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,242 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 71,205 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 71,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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RD54 RSU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 3,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RD54 RSU, 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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RD54 RSU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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