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CV03 PLN

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,785 mi
Last recorded95,785 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 PLN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 95,785 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 95,785 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 83,991 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

FRONT NO PLATE IS WORN

N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT IS WORN

N/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

O/S/R INNER TYRE WALL IS WORN NO PLY OR CORD EXPOSED AT TIME OF MOT

O/S/R PARKING BRAKE IS WORN AND CORRODED

REAR TYRES ARE WORN LOW

WINDSCREEN IS DAMAGED

Fail 7 Nov 2011 83,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

FRONT NO PLATE IS WORN

N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT IS WORN

N/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

O/S/R INNER TYRE WALL IS WORN NO PLY OR CORD EXPOSED AT TIME OF MOT

O/S/R PARKING BRAKE IS WORN AND CORRODED

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

REAR TYRES ARE WORN LOW

WINDSCREEN IS DAMAGED

Pass 27 Oct 2010 78,086 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2010 78,086 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front registration plate cracked

ns abs wire rubbing on tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2009 65,831 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 65,831 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,270 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 57,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,858 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 51,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 42,865 miles

(Non mot.)No grip pad on clutch pedal....

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

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 PLN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PLN, 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 PLN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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