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BP51 TSU

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,455 mi
Last recorded63,455 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 TSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 63,455 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 61,576 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 61,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2013 58,890 miles

rear exhaust box coroded

Fail 13 May 2013 58,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 23 May 2012 56,177 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 May 2012 56,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2011 53,975 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 53,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 May 2010 51,013 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside handbrake cable insecure

Pass 29 May 2009 48,144 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 48,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 44,513 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 44,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 41,798 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,402 miles

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

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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BP51 TSU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BP51 TSU, 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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BP51 TSU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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