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GP53 YXA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,509 mi
Last recorded44,509 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 YXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 44,509 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,338 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,288 miles

exhaust system corroded

one segment centre brake light not working

rear exhaust mounts badly perished

Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,602 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

rear exhaust section badly corroded outer skin

Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,472 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2009 29,453 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,000 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 1 Aug 2007 16,644 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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GP53 YXA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GP53 YXA, 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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What year was GP53 YXA registered?

GP53 YXA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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