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RV54 WTC

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,850 mi
Last recorded165,850 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 WTC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 165,850 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 158,840 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 152,286 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 152,286 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie bar (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 142,385 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 128,864 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2013 116,378 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside 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)

air bag light on

centre exhaust bracke broken (but still supported)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 102,927 miles

nearside rear tyre has distorted tread wear

offside front door mirror unit slightly loose, has had temp. repair

rear silencer corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,146 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight insecurity to Offside door mirror.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 87,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight insecurity to Offside door mirror.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 74,464 miles

nearside rear wheel damaged/exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2010 74,464 miles

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

nearside rear wheel damaged/exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,998 miles

both front tyre treads worn bald on inner edges.+ uneven wear on n/s rear tyre tread. size = 215/45.r17.y.

inner wheel rims, slight buckle on n/s front & n/s rear wheels.

rear wiper blade split, + front blades in poor condition.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 45,332 miles

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)

offside front indicator lens damaged/ lens broke

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 WTC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WTC, 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 WTC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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