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AX52 RZY

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,173 mi
Last recorded105,173 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 RZY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 105,173 miles

Engine management light on.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel tank straps corroded.

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm, outer bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 96,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 96,159 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,616 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,997 miles

Air bag light on

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside quarter panel deteriorated at base

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 76,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

front wiper blades worn and split

hand brake cable boots split

o/s/r front track arm bent

Pass 29 Mar 2010 73,075 miles

nearside sill getting rusty

nearside washer jet poor

Fail 25 Mar 2010 73,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside sill getting rusty

nearside washer jet poor

Fail 26 Mar 2009 69,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r arm bent

Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,787 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r arm bent

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,191 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 59,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside wheel rim distorted (inner side)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 28,829 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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AX52 RZY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX52 RZY, 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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AX52 RZY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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