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GJ04 NVZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,799 mi
Last recorded106,799 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 NVZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 106,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 106,781 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 97,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 85,439 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 85,439 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 73,659 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 73,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 63,134 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 63,134 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 57,543 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front pads are getting low. possibly will not make next MOT. also front discs lipped and worn

nearside rear inner wheel arch loose

Pass 10 May 2010 49,530 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 42,748 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 37,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 31,480 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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GJ04 NVZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ04 NVZ, 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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GJ04 NVZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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