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AU03 FEM

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,644 mi
Last recorded139,644 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 FEM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 139,644 miles

Front both tyres very badly worn on inner edges

Front exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 121,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside handbrake cable bracket deteriorated

Offside handbrake cable insecure

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 103,282 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,459 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,452 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,108 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 61,187 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,601 miles

both front tyres wearing down on inside dedge

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,812 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,170 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 29,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,711 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,602 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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AU03 FEM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AU03 FEM, 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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AU03 FEM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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