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GL04 BZP

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,908 mi
Last recorded99,908 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 BZP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2017 99,908 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 97,676 miles

Offside Front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined,marginal pass.

Offside Front top suspension bush/ wishbone type worn and play should replace.

bothside rear brake pad,s inner face worn very thin,should replace.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 93,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread ,should replace. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder .should replace. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front head lamp aim pattern not very defined,marginal pass.

Offside Front top wishbone bush worn and play.

Offside Rear shock absorber seeping oil.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 85,039 miles

nail in nearside front tyre centre tread.

offside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined.

offside front top wishbone arm bush/s worn and play.

offside rear shock leak oil,should replace.

wiper,s blade smearing screen ,should replace.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,599 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 63,389 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2012 63,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,756 miles

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

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

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

fuel reserve warning light on

nearside rear door has panel damage

rear both sides parking brake cables slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Dec 2011 50,756 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

fuel reserve warning light on

nearside rear door has panel damage

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking at time of test no cord or ply exposed

rear both sides parking brake cables slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,261 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,982 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,931 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 18,333 miles

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

baby seat fitted to n/s/r belt checked to best ability

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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GL04 BZP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL04 BZP, 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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GL04 BZP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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