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YJ04 GUG

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,077 mi
Last recorded105,077 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 GUG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 105,077 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 98,967 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor at centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 98,967 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor at centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,139 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has a stonechip (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 92,139 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has a stonechip (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s Strong Advise!!! (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,392 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 87,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,987 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 79,958 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 May 2015 79,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,783 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 71,782 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,768 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,680 miles

exhaust blow manifold area ?

o/s headlight aim high

Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,491 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 59,480 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,653 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,498 miles

front brakediscs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,282 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,738 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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YJ04 GUG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YJ04 GUG, 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 GUG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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