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CE52 XPR

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,950 mi
Last recorded98,950 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 XPR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 98,950 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 98,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 8 Feb 2013 82,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,330 miles

rear s/box corroded no gas leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,063 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,176 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 70,176 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 65,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,387 miles

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 52,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 44,436 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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CE52 XPR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 CE52 XPR, 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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CE52 XPR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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