Used Alfa Romeo 147 Rear Tailgate

The Alfa Romeo 147 was produced from 2000 to 2010 and received a facelift in 2004, which brought restyled bumpers and revised light clusters front and rear. When sourcing a used tailgate, it is worth knowing which phase your car is — pre-facelift (2000–2004) or post-facelift (2004–2010) — as pressing and panel details can differ. Always confirm the exact phase with the breaker against your registration plate to be sure.

The 2002 car is a pre-facelift 147 and the 2006 car is a post-facelift 147, so they sit either side of the 2004 facelift boundary. Whether the tailgate swaps across that boundary is not something we can confirm as straightforward, because panel pressings and rear glass apertures may differ between the two phases. Confirm compatibility with the breaker against both registrations before ordering.

Trim level does not affect tailgate fitment on the 147 — the bodyshell is shared across Progression, Lusso, Veloce and other grades. You may find cosmetic differences such as a different spoiler, badge cutouts or glass defrost wiring depending on the donor car's specification, so mention these details to the breaker. The structural panel itself should interchange freely within the same body style and generation.

No — the 3-door and 5-door 147 have completely different rear tailgates, as the aperture size, glass, and panel geometry differ significantly between the two body styles. Always confirm to the breaker whether your car is the 3-door or 5-door variant when requesting a quote. Fitting the wrong body style tailgate is not possible without major modification.

Engine choice has no bearing on tailgate fitment for the Alfa Romeo 147 — whether you have a petrol or diesel under the bonnet, the rear bodywork is identical within the same body style, door count, and generation. Focus your search on matching the model year phase (pre- or post-2004 facelift) and whether your car is the 3-door or 5-door. Let the breaker know your registration and they can cross-reference the correct part.

Used tailgates from breakers will almost always need repainting unless you are very lucky to find one in your exact colour code, which is usually found on a plate in the engine bay or door shuts. The more important priority is confirming the correct generation phase and body style before worrying about colour, as a tailgate that fits correctly but needs a respray is far more useful than one in the right shade that does not fit. Your breaker can advise on condition and whether the panel comes with glass and wiper mechanism included.