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GD04 XPX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,192 mi
Last recorded77,192 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 XPX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,192 miles

both front chassis rails corroded

offside front outer c.v boot weeping grease

offside front tyre getting low

Fail 14 Mar 2016 77,146 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

both front chassis rails corroded

offside front outer c.v boot weeping grease

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2015 73,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,167 miles

nearside main beam bulb displaced. rear tyres worn unevenly and marginal wear,nail in offside rear tyre. some wear suspension signs of corrosion.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 64,167 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

nearside main beam bulb displaced. rear tyres worn unevenly and marginal wear,nail in offside rear tyre. some wear suspension signs of corrosion.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,359 miles

front exhaust mounts poor

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door handle in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2012 60,359 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door handle in poor condition

front exhaust mounts poor

Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,031 miles

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 3mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size:195/60//15 88H.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 51,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 3mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size:195/60//15 88H.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalytic converter and centre section mounts perished and detiorated

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,903 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 47,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,496 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 43,493 miles

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

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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GD04 XPX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GD04 XPX, 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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GD04 XPX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 August 2004.

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