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GJ53 OJE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,850 mi
Last recorded87,850 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 OJE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 87,850 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 86,908 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 86,908 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. both sides differnt to rear tyre and differnt too each over on front axle (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 81,656 miles

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

Two nails in O/S/R tyre. 215/45/r17-91w

Fail 26 Sep 2015 81,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/r17-91w (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/r17-91w (4.1.D.1a)

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

Two nails in O/S/R tyre. 215/45/r17-91w

Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,626 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 77,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner tread. 215/45/r17-87w

Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,930 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,887 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,526 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,028 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 62,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror insecure

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,365 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 55,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,565 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 44,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,686 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 32,686 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OJE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OJE, 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 OJE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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