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RV04 XBF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,978 mi
Last recorded80,978 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 XBF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 80,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 80,977 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,726 miles

exhaust rusted

Fail 4 Oct 2018 80,724 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

exhaust rusted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,272 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 80,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,792 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

rear tyres getting low on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2014 73,848 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 70,479 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 May 2013 70,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,616 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 57,612 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 52,427 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,081 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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RV04 XBF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV04 XBF, 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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RV04 XBF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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