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AU53 PNO

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,178 mi
Last recorded98,178 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PNO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2014 98,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 98,178 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,127 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 90,976 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 83,816 miles

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

all (6) exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2012 83,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

all (6) exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2011 74,030 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 73,228 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 68,662 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 68,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 63,705 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2007 59,204 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

Fail 13 Oct 2007 59,168 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,390 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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AU53 PNO is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU53 PNO, 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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What year was AU53 PNO registered?

AU53 PNO is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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