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RN53 RZG

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,406 mi
Last recorded133,406 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 133,406 miles

rear floors corroded sill to floors corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 128,429 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust section rust and in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 124,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

some deteriorationt to rear number plate

Fail 10 Jan 2014 124,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

some deteriorationt to rear number plate

Pass 8 Mar 2013 118,194 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limt

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to wet weather

Fail 8 Mar 2013 118,194 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to limt

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to wet weather

Pass 11 Jan 2012 106,399 miles

Offside rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 94,645 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 83,882 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 73,297 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,964 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 45,033 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 RZG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RN53 RZG, 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 RZG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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