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GP53 YWO

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,347 mi
Last recorded106,347 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 YWO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 106,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

head lamp images poor

Fail 4 Oct 2018 106,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 99,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 99,867 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 93,808 miles

advise exhaust mounts broken

Fail 3 Oct 2016 93,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise battery clamp loose

advise exhaust mounts broken

Pass 8 Oct 2015 88,558 miles

both front tyres very worn on edges

Fail 7 Oct 2015 88,552 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres very worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,135 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 80,109 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,616 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 2 Oct 2013 71,610 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

general under chassis surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,837 miles

corrosion to both front floors/chassis strengthers

corrosion to rear of floor pans

rear exhaust rubbers poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2011 56,090 miles

1 of rear exhaust rubbers broken - system still supported

both front tyres on legal limit - worn on inner edge's

corrosion to floor pan

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 16 Aug 2011 56,090 miles

1 of rear exhaust rubbers broken - system still supported

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres on legal limit - worn on inner edge's

corrosion to floor pan

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,734 miles

exhaust rubbers perishing

front and rear disc corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2010 51,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

exhaust rubbers perishing

front and rear disc corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,497 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 39,497 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 29,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

air bag light on

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 19 Jan 2007 29,959 miles

air bag light on

all exhaust rubbers perished

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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GP53 YWO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GP53 YWO, 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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GP53 YWO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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