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RV54 XXA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,980 mi
Last recorded61,980 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 XXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,980 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 58,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 58,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,112 miles

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,796 miles

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

Front washers are poor.

Rear exhaust silencer is DET.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 49,796 miles

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

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

Front washers are poor.

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

Rear exhaust silencer is DET.

Pass 31 May 2011 41,278 miles

Front windscreen washers poor.

O/S/F fog lamp bulb loose in engine bay.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,721 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,067 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,055 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 10 Jul 2008 27,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2007 22,594 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 XXA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXA, 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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What year was RV54 XXA registered?

RV54 XXA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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