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GF04 VUL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,733 mi
Last recorded65,733 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 VUL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,733 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 12 Sep 2017 65,733 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,059 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,751 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn bald on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,037 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 55,037 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,803 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 50,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,316 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,081 miles

Slight corrosion to both rear floor pans

Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,205 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 45,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,830 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,001 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,905 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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GF04 VUL 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 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF04 VUL, 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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What year was GF04 VUL registered?

GF04 VUL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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