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AU53 POV

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,512 mi
Last recorded104,512 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 POV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,512 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 104,512 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,596 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 85,473 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded slightly

front brake discs scored slightly

front brake discs worn slightly

water in o/s/f indicator lens

Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,026 miles

one led out in top brake light

Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,397 miles

1 bulb out of high level brake light strip not working

Clutch pedal rubber split and starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,991 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

FRONT WIPER BLADES JUDDER

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORDER DUST COVER MISSING

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AROUND INNER EDGES

Fail 15 Sep 2007 49,977 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

FRONT WIPER BLADES JUDDER

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORDER DUST COVER MISSING

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AROUND INNER EDGES

Pass 23 Sep 2006 38,211 miles

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

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

two rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating.

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 POV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU53 POV, 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 POV registered?

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

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