MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost close to excessive (2.4.G.2)
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)
advise exhaust mounts broken
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
both front tyres very worn on edges
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
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
see previous test for advisories
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
corrosion to both front floors/chassis strengthers
corrosion to rear of floor pans
rear exhaust rubbers poor condition
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
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
exhaust rubbers perishing
front and rear disc corroding
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
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
air bag light on
all exhaust rubbers perished
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.
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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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