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GL04 YXE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,212 mi
Last recorded82,212 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 YXE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 82,212 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 82,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 75,909 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,009 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner egde

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 61,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold when cold (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Jan 2016 53,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

Fail 14 Jan 2016 53,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe broken (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

Pass 16 Jan 2015 45,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,090 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

offside front tyre 3mm & tyre cracking.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

slight play in offside front track rod inner joint.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 40,090 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

offside front tyre 3mm & tyre cracking.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

slight play in offside front track rod inner joint.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,183 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 36,181 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,900 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 35,885 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,014 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 32,655 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,468 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,548 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 17,952 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 YXE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YXE, 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 YXE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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