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AP03 EUT

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,839 mi
Last recorded97,839 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EUT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,839 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 84,799 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,561 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,535 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre stepping

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 65,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre stepping

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,319 miles

timing belt due every 36000 mile or 3 years

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,607 miles

Anti freeze weak

Cam belt due every 3 years or 36000 miles

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

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 28 Feb 2012 53,607 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Anti freeze weak

Cam belt due every 3 years or 36000 miles

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,195 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,522 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,811 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 12,725 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 7,290 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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AP03 EUT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP03 EUT, 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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AP03 EUT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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