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RV54 XXP

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

181,606 mi
Last recorded181,606 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 XXP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 181,606 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 181,604 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury floor (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 172,298 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 172,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 167,047 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 167,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 160,005 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 160,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 152,111 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 152,111 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 147,349 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 135,165 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 135,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 124,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 15 Dec 2010 124,643 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 26 Nov 2009 101,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 74,502 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 74,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,573 miles

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

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

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 XXP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XXP, 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 XXP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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