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DV03 DWP

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,148 mi
Last recorded135,148 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 DWP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 135,148 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 135,148 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 131,095 miles

O/S Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 131,095 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S Front fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 125,316 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 125,316 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 110,357 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r has slight lift in suspension leg

Pass 24 Jan 2009 95,212 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 79,694 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 77,810 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 77,810 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 65,255 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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DV03 DWP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV03 DWP, 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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DV03 DWP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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