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5920 VF

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,176 mi
Last recorded96,176 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5920 VF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 96,176 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 95,070 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 95,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 93,955 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,476 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,486 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 88,261 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 87,292 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,679 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,451 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,092 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 56,565 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 56,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,135 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,778 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,377 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,242 miles

rear exhaust poor

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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5920 VF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 5920 VF, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5920 VF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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