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SJ04 GSZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,524 mi
Last recorded67,524 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 GSZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 67,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 63,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

o/s/f tyre wearing low and heavily on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

tyre pressures low

Pass 2 Jan 2018 61,343 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 61,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,452 miles

front indicator bulbs slightly faded

rear silencer deteriorated

slight wear to n/s/f upper wishbone bushes

Fail 2 Sep 2016 58,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear silencer deteriorated

front indicator bulbs slightly faded

slight wear to n/s/f upper wishbone bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,357 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 26 Aug 2015 55,357 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,673 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)

centre exhaust mounting and rear silencer rubber broken but system still secure.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,600 miles

rear silencer corroded.

surface corrosion to near-side rear outer sill section.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 23 Aug 2010 33,866 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,346 miles

both front tyres wearing low.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,785 miles

rear wiper blade starting to tear

slight oil leak around sump area

Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,740 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and just within limit

offside front headlight aim required adjustment

offside front tyre wearing unevenly and close to limit

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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SJ04 GSZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SJ04 GSZ, 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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SJ04 GSZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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