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AX52 SBO

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,493 mi
Last recorded112,493 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 SBO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 112,493 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 103,804 miles

Oil leak

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2013 93,154 miles

Off Side Front Tyre has tyre wall damage.

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,227 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,558 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,092 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 74,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 67,266 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 53,574 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 53,574 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 40,369 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SBO is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SBO, 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 AX52 SBO registered?

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

Is AX52 SBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 SBO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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