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DX53 RHJ

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,658 mi
Last recorded90,658 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 RHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 90,658 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 90,531 miles

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

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

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

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

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2014 81,165 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 71,419 miles

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,296 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 52,219 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 52,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Backbox outer skin has deteriorated

Front brakes have a near fail imbalance

O/S/R Tyre is cracked and has a nail in

Oil on minimum mark!

Rear brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Rear exhaust rubber split

Various oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,585 miles

advise condition of exhaust back box

advise exhaust back box rubber cracking

advise near side rear tyre cracking and featherd

advise off side rear tyre getting low

Fail 27 Apr 2010 47,585 miles

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

advise condition of exhaust back box

advise exhaust back box rubber cracking

advise near side rear tyre cracking and featherd

advise off side rear tyre getting low

Pass 12 May 2009 40,656 miles

advise condition of exhaust back box

advise judering to off side front wiper

advise washer aims

Fail 24 Apr 2008 34,076 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,076 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,949 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 133,621 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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DX53 RHJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX53 RHJ, 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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What year was DX53 RHJ registered?

DX53 RHJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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