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AP52 JWO

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,698 mi
Last recorded98,698 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 JWO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 98,698 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,172 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 74,031 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 74,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,086 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 58,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,475 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 25,694 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 16,416 miles

tyre wear o/s front inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2006 16,415 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

tyre wear o/s front inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2006 13,075 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 13,075 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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AP52 JWO is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP52 JWO, 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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AP52 JWO is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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