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GJ04 VXA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,092 mi
Last recorded56,092 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 56,092 miles

Central Rear wiper blade defective

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2024 55,948 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear wiper blade defective

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 50,607 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,730 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,783 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 45,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 40,765 miles

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

Oil leak ?

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,295 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,958 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Cut in NSF tyre.No ply visable

Fail 18 Mar 2014 37,908 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Cut in NSF tyre.No ply visable

Fail 16 Mar 2013 35,940 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 35,940 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,732 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 23,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,685 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,593 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,969 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 7,911 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 VXA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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