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RF54 BBZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,667 mi
Last recorded48,667 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 BBZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,827 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,258 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 40,258 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,377 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,720 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 19,292 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 19,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear rubber exhaust mounts split

Pass 23 Oct 2008 13,080 miles

both rear rubber exhaust mounts split

Pass 24 Oct 2007 6,311 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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RF54 BBZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF54 BBZ, 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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RF54 BBZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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