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BV03 NVY

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,120 mi
Last recorded120,120 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 NVY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 120,120 miles

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

bit of play osf upper wishbone

Pass 30 Jul 2011 108,700 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 101,110 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 101,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,774 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,467 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 56,632 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 56,624 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper likage/wheelbox has EXCESSIVE wear/broken

Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,039 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BV03 NVY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BV03 NVY, 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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BV03 NVY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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