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YJ04 GFY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,591 mi
Last recorded82,591 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 GFY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2021 82,591 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to fail arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to fail arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2020 78,425 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 73,742 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,381 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 69,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 66,666 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 66,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill 2 places (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 61,941 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,660 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 57,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 51,535 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished on inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s steering rack drag link has slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2011 35,019 miles

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

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

front brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,631 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 26,631 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 20,155 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,358 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,601 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing. advise tracking check.

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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YJ04 GFY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YJ04 GFY, 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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YJ04 GFY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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