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RV54 XWE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,020 mi
Last recorded183,020 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 XWE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 183,020 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 169,449 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 169,449 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 154,751 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 154,751 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 145,650 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 145,597 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 133,434 miles

o/s/front top suspension arm bush worn

Pass 23 May 2009 121,540 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear lighr slightly damaged

Pass 31 May 2008 107,137 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre heavly worn on inner edge

slight movrment in o/s/f suspension

Fail 29 May 2008 107,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre heavly worn on inner edge

slight movrment in o/s/f suspension

Pass 31 May 2007 96,970 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 96,955 miles

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

Front brakes badly grinding but outter pads seem ok, was unable to see inner pad.

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 XWE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XWE, 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 XWE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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