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GJ53 LUF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,309 mi
Last recorded104,309 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 LUF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 104,309 miles

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

corrosion to both rear floor pans

Pass 30 Jan 2012 94,019 miles

nearside and offside park brake cables deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

wiper linkage worn

Fail 28 Jan 2012 94,019 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

nearside and offside park brake cables deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,356 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 80,334 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 68,485 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,738 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,642 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

one bulb in third brake light inop

Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,946 miles

all brake pads look low front discs worn o/s scored

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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GJ53 LUF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ53 LUF, 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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GJ53 LUF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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