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RX53 GJO

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,599 mi
Last recorded98,599 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 GJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,599 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 98,599 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,383 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 91,383 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,879 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 84,957 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 84,957 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 79,477 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 79,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 72,782 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 72,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,574 miles

Both Rear exhaust rubbers perished

Slight Play In Both Sides Of Rack

Fail 11 Feb 2009 52,573 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Both Rear exhaust rubbers perished

Slight play in rack on offside

Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,195 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 54,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,901 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,191 miles

*strong advise* n/s/r tyre on legal limit and in poor condition

*strong advise* o/s/f tyre on legal limit

front pads over half worn

front wipers smear slightly

play in n/s/f top arm inner bush

play in o/s steering rack inner arm

rear exhaust box hangers split

rear washer doesnt work

slight play in front anti roll bar

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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RX53 GJO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RX53 GJO, 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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RX53 GJO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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