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GY04 BRX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,943 mi
Last recorded120,943 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 BRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 120,943 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 102,045 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 102,045 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 101,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure broken showing inner cable (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure showing inner cable (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroding away

exhaust rubber mounts broken

front exhaust heat shield damage

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread and cracking up

Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,902 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust corroding away

exhaust rubber mounts splitting up

handbrake cables corroding away

oil leaks

Fail 12 Nov 2015 126,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust corroding away

exhaust rubber mounts splitting up

handbrake cables corroding away

oil leaks

Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,407 miles

exhaust corroding away

exhaust rubber mounts cracking up

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 12 Nov 2014 88,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroding away

exhaust rubber mounts cracking up

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 23 Oct 2013 80,846 miles

exhaust corroding away

Fail 21 Oct 2013 80,843 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding away

Pass 13 Oct 2012 75,371 miles

Rear Exhaust box starting to deteriorated on the joints

Rear Exhaust rubber hook/hangers starting to deteriorated

under egine has oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2012 75,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust box starting to deteriorated on the joints

Rear Exhaust rubber hook/hangers starting to deteriorated

under egine has oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,732 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2011 70,732 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,980 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 65,980 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,398 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,254 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,492 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 51,492 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,556 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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GY04 BRX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GY04 BRX, 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 GY04 BRX registered?

GY04 BRX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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