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FP04 GGK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,155 mi
Last recorded77,155 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 GGK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,155 miles

Central Rear out of shape

Nearside Rear out of shape

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 77,155 miles

Nearside Rear out of shape

Central Rear out of shape

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,095 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 73,095 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,060 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 70,059 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting rubbers cracked and one split (6.1.2 (a))

o/side of front under tray insecure.

Pass 3 Jun 2017 65,571 miles

Central Front vehicle undertray insecure on the offside

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front has cuts to outer sidewall but not through to cord

Offside Front has a screw in the tread

Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,559 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 61,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 56,898 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 56,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,129 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 46,691 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,691 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,522 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake cable outer sleeves deteriorating

nearside handbrake cable rubber mounting broken

rear box outer skin corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,409 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 36,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,990 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,212 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,265 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,799 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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FP04 GGK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP04 GGK, 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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FP04 GGK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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