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DV03 OMD

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,642 mi
Last recorded124,642 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 OMD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 124,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner wall

Fail 29 Aug 2015 124,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner wall

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure park brake (3.5.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,028 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 114,028 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,379 miles

both rear tyres perished on inner tread area

o/s/f tyre has wear to inner edge

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 106,332 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

engine noise

n/s/r suspension top mount slightly worn

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush worn

oil leaks

play in the steering

Pass 20 Feb 2012 95,197 miles

handbrake cables deteriorated

slight play in the steering

Pass 22 Feb 2011 83,804 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both handbrake cable outers split

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pad wear indicator wires broken

n/s handbrake cable mounting deteriorated

n/s/f tyre 2-4mm

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge 195/60 15

oil leak gear box ?

slight play in the steering

windscreen marked

Fail 22 Feb 2011 83,800 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both handbrake cable outers split

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f brake pad wire broken

n/s/f tyre 2-4mm

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge 195/60 15

oil leak gear box ?

windscreen marked

Pass 23 Feb 2010 73,599 miles

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

n/s/rear baby seeat fitted 2/n/s/frront tyrre has a nail n it

Fail 23 Feb 2010 73,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/rear baby seeat fitted 2/n/s/frront tyrre has a nail n it

Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,089 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,443 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 51,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,404 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 40,404 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 31,340 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 OMD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DV03 OMD, 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 OMD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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