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RK54 OWJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,121 mi
Last recorded87,121 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 OWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 87,121 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 87,110 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,949 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 86,931 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,357 miles

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads starting to wear

heat cover around rear exhaust box starting to rust away

strong advice both rear tyres wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,030 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,472 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 60,472 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,118 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 50,892 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slight cut

Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,330 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,398 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 27,398 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 OWJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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