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GF53 WVH

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,472 mi
Last recorded128,472 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 WVH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 128,472 miles

N/S/R Floorpan corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F Floor pan corroded

O/S/R Floor pan corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 128,472 miles

N/S/R Floorpan corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F Floor pan corroded

O/S/R Floor pan corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 117,257 miles

5 exhaust rubbers split but suported with bands & front bracket loose

Front suspension,both upper wishbones, play or wear inner bushes.

Handbrake cables or caliper arms not returning fully

N/S rear floor rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2011 117,009 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

5 exhaust rubbers split but suported with bands & front bracket loose

Front suspension,both upper wishbones, play or wear inner bushes.

Handbrake cables or caliper arms not returning fully

N/S rear brake pads show signs of overheating & pads low.

N/S rear floor rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 107,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tail pipe end loose

Pass 7 Dec 2009 93,490 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 77,361 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 61,635 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 47,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 47,334 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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GF53 WVH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF53 WVH, 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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GF53 WVH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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