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EA03 CNJ

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,303 mi
Last recorded78,303 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 CNJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 78,303 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,581 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box deteriorated

oil filter corroded

under body and components slightly corroded in areas

Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

oil filter slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 77,419 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,916 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,650 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,400 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

passenger air bag switched off

Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,064 miles

o/s windscreen wiper play

wheel arch liners fitted best test carried out

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,650 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 65,879 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,879 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,476 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,676 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 56,676 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 47,438 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 39,922 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 31,802 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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EA03 CNJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EA03 CNJ, 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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EA03 CNJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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