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RF54 MVE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,093 mi
Last recorded107,093 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 MVE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 107,093 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 107,034 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 104,613 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,887 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,455 miles

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2013 95,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,266 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 87,766 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 81,527 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 81,524 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,300 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,460 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 65,367 miles

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

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

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

front brake discs lipped and corroding

front brake pads getting low

handbrake ratchet mechanism weak

hole in o/s/f indicator lens

play in both front lower balljoints

play in front anti roll bar bushes

play in o/s/f top arm balljoint

Pass 12 Nov 2007 58,223 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 58,218 miles

Offside 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 MVE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MVE, 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 MVE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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