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CP53 PHN

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,256 mi
Last recorded103,256 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 PHN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 103,256 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 93,733 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

N/S/R Tyre Under inflated

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 93,733 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

N/S/R Tyre Under inflated

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 86,821 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

noise from power steering pump indicating bearings worn but not affecting steering operation at time of test.

Fail 13 Dec 2007 86,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

noise from power steering pump indicating bearings worn but not affecting steering operation at time of test.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 72,445 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight end float o/s end of stearing rack

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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CP53 PHN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CP53 PHN, 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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CP53 PHN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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