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GK53 GXT

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,416 mi
Last recorded98,416 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 GXT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,416 miles

exhaust starting to corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 84,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,412 miles

Rear silencer is deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2012 79,239 miles

Handbrake lever operation is not smooth when pulled

Nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit

Offside rear tyre is wearing low

Oil level is below the min mark

Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing uneven on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 74,120 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing uneven on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,657 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,216 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,572 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,977 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 29,751 miles

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

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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GK53 GXT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GK53 GXT, 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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GK53 GXT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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