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CU03 OLT

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,283 mi
Last recorded157,283 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OLT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2019 157,283 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose All other rubber brackets deteriorated will need replacing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention both sides

Fail 14 Jun 2019 156,958 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre below limit same tyre has cut on inner shoulder cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Bracket ripped (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose All other rubber brackets deteriorated will need replacing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention both sides

Pass 6 Jun 2018 151,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all exhaust mounts perishing

both front top ball joint covers perished

nearside front wheel rim bent on inside

rear lower engine mount has some movement

Fail 5 Jun 2018 151,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all exhaust mounts perishing

both front top ball joint covers perished

nearside front wheel rim bent on inside

rear lower engine mount has some movement

Pass 9 Jun 2017 145,626 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 145,626 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 139,142 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 139,142 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 131,996 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal pad missing

rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 3 Jun 2015 131,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal pad missing

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 122,442 miles

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

main beam aim seems high

Fail 9 Jun 2014 122,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

main beam aim seems high

Pass 5 Jun 2013 112,274 miles

wipers smearing slightly

all exhaust rubbers perished ,snaped but held up by the straps

engine under tray hanging down

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre cracking and wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre tyre wearing unevenly

oil on engine

play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 4 Jun 2013 112,239 miles

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

all exhaust rubbers perished ,snaped but held up by the straps

engine under tray hanging down

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre cracking and wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre tyre wearing unevenly

oil on engine

play in o/s of steering rack

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2012 104,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r tyre feathered inner edge

o/s/f slight play in tie rod

Fail 28 Jun 2012 104,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r tyre feathered inner edge

o/s/f slight play in tie rod

Pass 28 Jul 2011 89,896 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,523 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 62,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,638 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,914 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,778 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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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CU03 OLT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU03 OLT, 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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CU03 OLT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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