MOT Status
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194,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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welded repairs to the rear of the floor pan
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
welded repairs to the rear of the floor pan
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
slight corrosion on both rear suspension coil springs
slight corrosion on front/rear of floor pan
Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
corrosion to front and rear floor areas o/s and n/s but not considered excessive
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
corrosion to front and rear floor areas o/s and n/s but not considered excessive
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
floor pan has some corrosion
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
floor pan has some corrosion
Corrosion on rear floor panels...Has been welded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Corrosion on rear floor panels...Has been welded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges.
Exhaust corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer CV Boot has small cut seaping grease
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake calliper binding on
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake calliper binding on
Front brake pads and discs wearing low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust corroded
Front suspension components has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre has age related cracks
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise h/brake low effort 16per just passes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Cooling system radiator condition poor.
Inner surface of front brake discs worn.
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Suspect rear trailing arm bushes worn.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Handbrake rubber mounts perished.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake pads low.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine oil level on lower mark.
Radiator condition looks poor.
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CU53 VDR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 CU53 VDR, 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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CU53 VDR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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