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RV54 DWZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,039 mi
Last recorded137,039 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 DWZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 137,039 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 136,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 126,913 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on inner shoulders close to limit

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

condensation inside offside headlamp glass

Fail 12 Feb 2018 126,806 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre treads worn on inner shoulders close to limit

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

condensation inside offside headlamp glass

Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,239 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 118,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 102,235 miles

Slight play in nearside front suspension upper ball joint

windscreen washer jets weak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,477 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

nsf lower suspension ball joint seal deteriorating

nsf top suspension ball joint has sligh play

Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,253 miles

registartion plate lamps slightly discoloured

Fail 1 Oct 2012 89,253 miles

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

registartion plate lamps slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,093 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 85,076 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 77,350 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 77,350 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,600 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 67,600 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 63,854 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 63,830 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

positive connestions on battery has cover missing

Pass 28 Nov 2007 50,844 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Nov 2007 50,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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RV54 DWZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RV54 DWZ, 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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RV54 DWZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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