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RN53 EYY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,448 mi
Last recorded71,448 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 EYY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,448 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust flexi section deterioirated and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated, rubber mountings broken, rear exhaust system still supported by mounting check straps

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 71,448 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust flexi section deterioirated and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated, rubber mountings broken, rear exhaust system still supported by mounting check straps

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 56,058 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 56,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,559 miles

Nearside rear brake pads on limit

Windscreen washer pipe leaking

Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,386 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 21 Jan 2010 41,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,361 miles

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre wearing/bald on inner edge/near legal limit

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2009 34,211 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre wearing/bald on inner edge/near legal limit

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,152 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,010 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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RN53 EYY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RN53 EYY, 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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RN53 EYY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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