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CN03 DCV

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,116 mi
Last recorded109,116 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 109,116 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,101 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 97,090 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,964 miles

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST BOX RUBBER HANGER PERISHING 2 OTHERS OK AND SECURE.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 88,680 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 88,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,873 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 70,319 miles

nearside front brake sensor wire snapped

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

registration plate discoloured

Pass 1 May 2009 55,870 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe mesh damaged

nearside handbrake cable rubber support perishing

rear exhaust rubber support perished, secured satisfactory with strap

Fail 29 Apr 2009 55,824 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front exhaust flexi pipe mesh damaged

nearside handbrake cable rubber support perishing

rear exhaust rubber support perished, secured satisfactory with strap

Pass 1 May 2008 39,709 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 32,455 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 32,455 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 23,871 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2006 23,871 miles

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

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

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 DCV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN03 DCV, 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 DCV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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