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DV03 XBU

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,611 mi
Last recorded139,611 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 XBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 139,611 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 134,090 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 134,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 122,794 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 108,836 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 96,137 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 84,203 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 84,049 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 72,201 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 58,415 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 45,184 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 44,492 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 XBU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBU, 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 XBU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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