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AV03 FGM

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,673 mi
Last recorded69,673 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 69,673 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,573 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 65,573 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 52,480 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 52,470 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,082 miles

both front tyres cut on outer sidewalls

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 41,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 37,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 34,416 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 30,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre has a small cut on side wall

slight play at o/s/f steering arm

Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,797 miles

o/s/f tyre has a small cut on side wall

slight play at o/s/f steering arm

Pass 26 Apr 2006

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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AV03 FGM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc 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 AV03 FGM, 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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AV03 FGM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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