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RV54 XYD

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,269 mi
Last recorded69,269 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,269 miles

Air bag lamp illuminated- will possibly be MOT fail next year if proposed changes happen.

O/s front suspension arm bushes have slight movement

O/s rear tyre worn to limit-advise changing ASAP

movement at top of both side rear suspension legs(with suspension hanging)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 69,269 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Air bag lamp illuminated- will possibly be MOT fail next year if proposed changes happen.

O/s front suspension arm bushes have slight movement

O/s rear tyre worn to limit-advise changing ASAP

movement at top of both side rear suspension legs(with suspension hanging)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 65,653 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front brake flex slightly twisted

Fail 29 Jul 2010 65,653 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front brake flex slightly twisted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres are perished and cracking

drivers wiper is poor

exhaust mounting rubbers are in poor condition

offside rear tyre is worn low

one led inoperative on high level brake lamp

Pass 14 Aug 2008 57,321 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 50,021 miles

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

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 XYD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XYD, 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 XYD registered?

RV54 XYD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is RV54 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV54 XYD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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