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R16 GTA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,429 mi
Last recorded42,429 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 GTA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 42,429 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 42,167 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 41,711 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 41,222 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 40,700 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,404 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 36,070 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 32,252 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,413 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 20,229 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front tyre treads low on inner edges

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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R16 GTA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R16 GTA, 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 R16 GTA registered?

R16 GTA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is R16 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 GTA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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