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CF03 OBW

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,007 mi
Last recorded102,007 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 OBW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,007 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 92,195 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 92,195 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT IS SPLIT

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 81,845 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,248 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,549 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,897 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner egdes

Fail 21 Aug 2007 46,897 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner egdes

Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,677 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 OBW is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 CF03 OBW, 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 OBW is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 August 2003.

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