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RX54 MFA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,313 mi
Last recorded74,313 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 MFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,313 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,267 miles

back box corroded

nearside front wheel damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2011 642,467 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

back box corroded

nearside front wheel damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,959 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

corosion to exhaust system

dampness to steering rack and hoses to o/s

o/s/f tyre very close to limit

rear brake pads very low

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/rwheel bearings

Fail 4 Mar 2010 55,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level between min/max

corosion to exhaust system

dampness to steering rack and hoses to o/s

o/s/f tyre very close to limit

rear brake pads very low

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/rwheel bearings

Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,900 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 29,820 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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RX54 MFA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol 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 RX54 MFA, 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 RX54 MFA registered?

RX54 MFA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is RX54 MFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 MFA 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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