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AP52 JWX

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,950 mi
Last recorded103,950 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 JWX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 103,950 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 95,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 91,221 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,487 miles

Exhaust corroded, rubber hangers perished and cracked

Front brake discs badly corroded and worn, strongly reccomend replace. BORDERLINE PASS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 88,449 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust corroded, rubber hangers perished and cracked

Front brake discs badly corroded and worn, strongly reccomend replace. BORDERLINE PASS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 83,363 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,774 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 78,774 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2008 74,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2007 68,801 miles

Front 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 11 Feb 2006 62,238 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JWX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AP52 JWX, 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 JWX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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