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RF54 BFN

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,223 mi
Last recorded79,223 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 BFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,223 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 79,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper nearside (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wire showing (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2016 72,739 miles

Centre Rear Upper high level brake light bulbs inop

Exhaust front flexy poor condition

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

front and rear discs in poor condition and front pads getting low?

Fail 16 Jun 2016 72,726 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper high level brake light bulbs inop

Exhaust front flexy poor condition

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

front and rear discs in poor condition and front pads getting low?

Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,675 miles

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

cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 8 Jun 2015 51,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,476 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,441 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 20,470 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,429 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 13,947 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 13,947 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 10,492 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 10,492 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BFN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BFN, 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 BFN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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