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RV54 DXU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,735 mi
Last recorded118,735 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 DXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2015 118,735 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 118,735 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 95,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Dec 2012 79,752 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 79,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr parking brake cable (insecure)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 65,228 miles

all 4 discs corodid rear seats down no rear seat belts visable

Fail 10 Dec 2010 54,003 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,003 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 42,894 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 42,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nsr brake cable corroded

osr brake cable corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,770 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,191 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 DXU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV54 DXU registered?

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

Is RV54 DXU safe to buy?

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