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GJ04 XYU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,535 mi
Last recorded137,535 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 137,535 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner wing connected to same corroded mounting (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner wing connected to same corroded mounting (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 137,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner wing connected to same corroded mounting (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner wing connected to same corroded mounting (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 127,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OUTER CV GAITER DAMP (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy SLIGHT WHINE (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 112,373 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 112,373 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outersill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outersill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 95,221 miles

both front tyres wearing low

front discs lipped

slight play in nsf wishbone bush

Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,685 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 90,132 miles

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside

Fail 21 Jul 2014 90,129 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,980 miles

air bag light on

Fail 22 Jun 2012 80,976 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,437 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 72,437 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,472 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

tront tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,213 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,656 miles

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

transmition noise

Pass 13 Jun 2007 36,370 miles

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

radiator leaking

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 XYU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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