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RE54 NSU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,938 mi
Last recorded10,938 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 NSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 10,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 95,878 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,144 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 80,306 miles

Front bumper damaged behind number plate

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 80,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Front bumper damaged behind number plate

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,109 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroding

front exhaust mount bracket insecure

front numberplate cracked

nearside and offside front wipers splitting

nearside front bumper damage

nearside front inner upper suspension turrets corroding

nearside front upper suspension mount bushes - play - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,017 miles

front and rear vehicle underbody starting to corrode

front exhaust centre silencer mount bracket fractured / exhaust mount rubbers perishing / exhaust mount brackets corroded

gear lever stiff in operation

nearside and offside front and rear inner upper suspension turrets corroding

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arm mounts corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch liner - evidence of rubbing on tyre

nearside front upper suspension arm mount bushes - play

nearside rear upper shock absorber top mount - play

oil leak from nearside front driveshaft seal

wipers smeary

Fail 19 Oct 2012 72,017 miles

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

front and rear vehicle underbody starting to corrode

front exhaust centre silencer mount bracket fractured / exhaust mount rubbers perishing / exhaust mount brackets corroded

gear lever stiff in operation

nearside and offside front and rear inner upper suspension turrets corroding

nearside and offside rear brakes catching slightly

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arm mounts corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch liner - evidence of rubbing on tyre

nearside front upper suspension arm mount bushes - play

nearside rear upper shock absorber top mount - play

oil leak from nearside front driveshaft seal

wipers smeary

Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,477 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding on inner faces

nearside and offside front inner suspension turrets corroding

nearside and offside front upper suspension arm bushes slight play

rear subframe distortion

Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,376 miles

exhaust hangers corroding and mounting rubbers perishing

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped slightly

nearside and offside front upper suspension arm bushes slight play

offside rear handbrake efficiency low

slightly long travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Oct 2009 47,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,255 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,298 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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RE54 NSU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RE54 NSU, 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 RE54 NSU registered?

RE54 NSU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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