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GJ04 XZC

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,999 mi
Last recorded104,999 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 XZC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 104,999 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

internal headlamp adjuster reset to 0

items removed from screen

plastic covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 104,999 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

plastic covers fitted

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

internal headlamp adjuster reset to 0

items removed from screen

Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has corrosion on front subframe and floor areas.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,006 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 2 Sep 2013 72,993 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,120 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,997 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,216 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,030 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 35,030 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,302 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,743 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 XZC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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