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AO53 OMB

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

224,292 mi
Last recorded224,292 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OMB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 224,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 224,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working in bumper (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 214,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner wings corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 214,633 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner wings corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 205,400 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 196,322 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake baking plates corroded

offside front door handel damaged

rear suspension frame slight corrosion

Fail 30 May 2014 196,322 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front door handel damaged

rear suspension frame slight corrosion

Pass 20 May 2013 179,158 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 179,152 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 162,628 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 150,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 129,332 miles

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

small cut in sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 89,997 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,170 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 60,030 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,827 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 49,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AO53 OMB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AO53 OMB, 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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AO53 OMB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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