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RK54 BFJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,815 mi
Last recorded93,815 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 BFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 93,815 miles

under car rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2015 93,815 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,552 miles

handbrake lever stiff

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 89,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake lever stiff

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,531 miles

corrosion to underbody`

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

play in offside rack arm

Fail 13 Jan 2014 83,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to underbody`

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

play in offside rack arm

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,796 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Jan 2013 77,796 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Dec 2011 68,359 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

mot carried out in wet conditions

rear brake biscs poor

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,213 miles

Both front brake discs worn/corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside inner wheel rim damaged

Offside lower enginebay cover insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2010 59,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front brake discs worn/corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside inner wheel rim damaged

Offside lower enginebay cover insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,751 miles

all tyres worn on edges... rear wheel arch liners rubbing on tyres... front brake discs corroded...rear wiper split.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,123 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,397 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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RK54 BFJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RK54 BFJ, 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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RK54 BFJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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