MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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)
Oil leak
clutch pedal pad missing
rear exhaust rubber perished
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
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
main beam aim seems high
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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