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GL04 YVR

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,996 mi
Last recorded50,996 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 50,996 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 50,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft gaiter starting to crack

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 48,845 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 46,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 43,180 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 39,788 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 30,996 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 26,305 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 25,900 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 25,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 25,869 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 25,840 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 25,669 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 25,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 25,533 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 25,533 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 25,283 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

airbag light on

Fail 16 May 2012 25,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

airbag light on

Pass 16 May 2011 24,680 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 23,374 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 20,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,056 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 14,772 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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GL04 YVR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YVR, 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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What year was GL04 YVR registered?

GL04 YVR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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The MOT history for GL04 YVR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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