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RX54 MFE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,977 mi
Last recorded78,977 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 MFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,415 miles

has slight crack in screen but does not affect drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,384 miles

exhaust outer backbox skin corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Fail 23 Aug 2016 69,384 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust outer backbox skin corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,158 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

washer jets only just hitting screen advise adjustment

Fail 11 Aug 2015 67,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

washer jets only just hitting screen advise adjustment

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,658 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)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 63,658 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,615 miles

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 59,614 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,749 miles

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

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 53,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,672 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,967 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 41,801 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,560 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 35,560 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front discs corroded and pads low

rear exhaust system corroded

rear pads wearing low

Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,514 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 29,514 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bad engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,951 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 22,951 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 MFE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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