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DX53 RVR

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,548 mi
Last recorded101,548 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 RVR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 101,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,111 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,212 miles

front o/s brake noisy when applied

parking brake efficiency 18%

rear exhaust box corroded

rear o/s brake back plate fowling disc

rear section of exhaust metal surport bracket corroded away

Fail 17 Jul 2014 83,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front o/s brake noisy when applied

n/s rear handbrake cable adrift

rear exhaust box corroded

rear o/s brake back plate fowling disc

rear section of exhaust metal surport bracket corroded away

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,538 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2013 71,538 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2012 63,323 miles

Both floor pans corroroed

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Exhaust system corroroed

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,323 miles

Both floor pans corroroed

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Exhaust system corroroed

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,180 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn very low inner edge off tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 55,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre worn very low inner edge off tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,920 miles

Oil leak

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

centre hanger corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,366 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,192 miles

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

back box rubber hangers perished

Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,896 miles

both front tyers starting to distort

exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2006 13,958 miles

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

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

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 RVR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DX53 RVR, 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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DX53 RVR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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