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GL04 YXB

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,913 mi
Last recorded105,913 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 YXB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 105,913 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 105,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 105,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 98,692 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 98,686 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,446 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL REAR SEATS ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 87,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on?

n/s f sensor bracket part of headlamp set up snapped off

Fail 28 May 2015 87,272 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on? also water in diesel filter

n/s f sensor bracket snapped off part of hlamp set up

Pass 23 May 2014 77,461 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 77,461 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,714 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 68,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,584 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 58,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,429 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,477 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,255 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 28,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side and off side handbrake cables hanging down/insecure...

rear wiper blade split..

Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,205 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 17,205 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 11,893 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 YXB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GL04 YXB, 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 YXB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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