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RF04 RVA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,931 mi
Last recorded139,931 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 RVA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 139,931 miles

general underbody corrosion o/s sill corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 139,931 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

general underbody corrosion o/s sill corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 130,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust very rusty

slight play rack os

Pass 27 Apr 2015 130,836 miles

exhaust very rusty

slight play rack os

Pass 10 Apr 2014 121,411 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 109,891 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,416 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,200 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,048 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,830 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,848 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,964 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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RF04 RVA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF04 RVA, 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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RF04 RVA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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