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PX52 WLB

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,661 mi
Last recorded61,661 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 WLB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 61,661 miles

Advise engine noise.

Oil leak

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on edges and low.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 61,661 miles

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

Advise engine noise.

Oil leak

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on edges and low.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,694 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2010 50,672 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 50,672 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,669 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 41,792 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,967 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PX52 WLB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PX52 WLB, 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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PX52 WLB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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