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CN03 DCU

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,609 mi
Last recorded56,609 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 DCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

discs corroded

offside rear tyre slightly flat

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated and split

Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,710 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2013 52,722 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2013 52,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2012 49,278 miles

rear silencer deterioating

Fail 7 Jan 2012 49,277 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear silencer deterioating

Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,990 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 44,490 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 38,234 miles

near side front dust brake cover rattleing

Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,478 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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CN03 DCU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CN03 DCU, 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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CN03 DCU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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