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CF03 GWY

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,353 mi
Last recorded43,353 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 GWY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,353 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 7 Sep 2010 43,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,175 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 33,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Mar 2007 15,566 miles

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

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

engine cover & large belly pan fitted , ( inspection restricted )

engine oil leak , recommend investigation

n/s/f tyre cracking , recommend replace

o/s/f tyre balding on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2007 15,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine cover & large belly pan fitted , ( inspection restricted )

engine oil leak , recommend investigation

n/s/f tyre cracking , recommend replace

o/s/f tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,609 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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CF03 GWY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CF03 GWY, 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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CF03 GWY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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