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RV54 DYU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,894 mi
Last recorded106,894 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 DYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2016 106,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,415 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

parking brake cable deteriorated and poorly secured

Fail 27 Mar 2015 97,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust in poor condition

parking brake cable deteriorated and poorly secured

Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,327 miles

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

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

advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,733 miles

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

parking brake cables outer casings starting to crack

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 22 Mar 2013 80,733 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

parking brake cables outer casings starting to crack

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2012 69,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,279 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

age cracking to both lower suspension arm bushes

both rear handbrake cable gaitors split

n/s/r inner wheel arch trim insecure

sign's of coolant leaking from radiator & oil cooler hose

slight pitting to rear brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 60,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,355 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

nail found in the centre of the offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2009 56,355 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

nail found in the centre of the offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,240 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 DYU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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