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RV54 DXL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,812 mi
Last recorded182,812 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 DXL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 182,812 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 173,978 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 163,881 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 152,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

dash lamp on stating fault on glow plug system

Pass 6 Feb 2018 135,630 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 122,933 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,682 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 93,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 81,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 81,637 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 77,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 70,915 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 63,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 55,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear handbrake cable covers split

front and rear discs pitted and worn

offside front steering rack arm has play in ball joint

Fail 9 Dec 2010 55,787 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear handbrake cable covers split

front and rear discs pitted and worn

offside front steering rack arm has play in ball joint

Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,407 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2008 39,447 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 39,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,897 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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RV54 DXL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RV54 DXL, 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 DXL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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