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WV54 RZL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,041 mi
Last recorded127,041 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 RZL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 127,041 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 120,892 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated/ Front part of exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 120,892 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated/ Front part of exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 120,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated/ Front part of exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 110,901 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 110,901 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 98,573 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,650 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 89,650 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 84,476 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 84,476 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,770 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,699 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 62,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,879 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,094 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,315 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 35,313 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,968 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 19,244 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 19,244 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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WV54 RZL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WV54 RZL, 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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WV54 RZL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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