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RF04 RVL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,345 mi
Last recorded53,345 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 RVL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 53,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,573 miles

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished on the sidewall

Rear back box is slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,571 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 25 Apr 2016 48,571 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 44,905 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,725 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 39,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking.

o/s/f tyre worn on edge.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,990 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking.

o/s/f tyre worn on edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,550 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,227 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,162 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,672 miles

exhaust manifold gasket srarting to leak under load

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,847 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 21,620 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 RVL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF04 RVL, 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 RVL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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