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RY53 LFG

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,124 mi
Last recorded75,124 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 LFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 75,124 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 75,124 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 73,715 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just meet min acquirement (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 71,822 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2018 71,822 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2017 70,691 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 70,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 67,778 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly deterioted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 67,778 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly deterioted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,726 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 64,726 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,752 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 61,752 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,748 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2013 57,673 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2011 53,182 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 53,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 47,593 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 42,505 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 33,628 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 33,628 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine oil minimum level

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside rear tyre under pressure and has small cuts to sidewall

Oil leak

Power steering fluid minimum level

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,150 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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RY53 LFG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RY53 LFG, 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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RY53 LFG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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