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CP52 PXN

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 PXN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 129,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 21 Feb 2014 125,070 miles

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

many welding repairs carried out

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 13 Feb 2014 125,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 15 Feb 2013 116,551 miles

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

exhaust system very corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 6 Feb 2013 116,550 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system very corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 1 Feb 2012 108,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails very corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 2 Feb 2011 99,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trrims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

small chips in zones a and b of windscreen

Fail 2 Feb 2011 99,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trrims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

small chips in zones a and b of windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,361 miles

front and rear floors and chassis rails heavy corrosion

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 22 Jan 2009 86,413 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,404 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,653 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 64,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 55,663 miles

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

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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CP52 PXN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CP52 PXN, 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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CP52 PXN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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