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CV03 PLF

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,089 mi
Last recorded110,089 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 PLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 110,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 110,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 97,353 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 97,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 3 Jul 2010 78,734 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2010 78,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2009 63,200 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,094 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 53,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,454 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,521 miles

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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CV03 PLF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 CV03 PLF, 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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CV03 PLF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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