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GL54 CAE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,690 mi
Last recorded69,690 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 CAE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre mirror missing

handbrake sticky n/s/r

slight exhaust leak by manifold

slight oil leak from powersteering pipe

Fail 20 Aug 2021 69,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working when lights are on (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre mirror missing

handbrake sticky n/s/r

slight exhaust leak by manifold

slight oil leak from powersteering pipe

Pass 30 Jan 2020 63,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft has remains of rope attached

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wings have corroded hole underside

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing has corroded hole underside

Offside Rear park brake cable rubber mounting perished

Rear exhaust mountings perished

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Spare tyre defective flat ()

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 29 Jan 2020 63,863 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion within 300mm of mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft has remains of rope attached

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front wings have corroded hole underside

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front wing has corroded hole underside

Offside Rear park brake cable rubber mounting perished

Rear exhaust mountings perished

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Spare tyre defective flat ()

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,305 miles

rear exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,714 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2016 49,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit and cracking

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,861 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 32,020 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 25,185 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking around outer edge

O/S/F Tyre slight cracking around outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2012 19,394 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 19,336 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 16,707 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 22 May 2010 10,179 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 5,875 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 5,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GL54 CAE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL54 CAE, 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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GL54 CAE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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