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R66 GTA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,315 mi
Last recorded101,315 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 GTA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 101,315 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 99,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 98,569 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 97,934 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 96,594 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 95,977 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 93,735 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 90,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 85,352 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,540 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,085 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,421 miles

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

both rear tyres at 3mm 225/45/17 91y

slight lift in rack

Fail 16 Sep 2014 75,418 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both rear tyres at 3mm 225/45/17 91y

slight lift in rack

Pass 27 Feb 2014 72,520 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,541 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

movement in n/s/f top suspension mount bushes

o/s/r brake been getting hot !!

slight engine oil leaks

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,625 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

plastic side skirts fitted unable to check outer sills correctly

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in n/s/f top suspension arm

Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,211 miles

both front outer brake pipes starting to corode

engine oil leak

slight play near side front top wishbone bush

Fail 15 Jun 2011 63,211 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front outer brake pipes starting to corode

engine oil leak

slight play near side front top wishbone bush

Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,200 miles

Oil leak

n/s handbrake cable in poor condition

o/s/f wishbone - front bush slightly oil contaminated !

o/s/r road wheel slightly buckled

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 22 Jun 2009 49,867 miles

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

front & rear brake pads suspect getting low

rear exhaust silencer getting corroded

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,867 miles

front & rear brake pads suspect getting low

rear exhaust silencer getting corroded

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,386 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,300 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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R66 GTA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R66 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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R66 GTA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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