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RF54 BEO

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,308 mi
Last recorded123,308 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 BEO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 123,308 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 123,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount split. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1 front exhaust mount slightly deteriorated.

3 rear exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated.

Front bumper slightly unsecure.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,389 miles

exhaust support rubbers perished.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 47,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated and split. exhaust still secure

Fail 29 Apr 2013 37,220 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated and split. exhaust still secure

Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,356 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 BEO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BEO, 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 BEO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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