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RE03 TRV

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,440 mi
Last recorded102,440 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 TRV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 102,440 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,662 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 90,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,462 miles

Both rear handbrake cables outer casings deteriorated but not affecting performance

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Complete exhaust system corroding

Rear brake discs slightly worn but not seriously weakend

Slight exhaust gas leak around manifold area

Slight play to both rear lower trailing arms inner bushes attached to hubs

Slight play to nearside front top ball joint and top suspension arm inner bushes

Slight play to offside front top ball joint and top suspension arm inner bushes

Wiper scratches to windscreen

Fail 4 Mar 2013 75,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear handbrake cables outer casings deteriorated but not affecting performance

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Complete exhaust system corroding

Rear brake discs slightly worn but not seriously weakend

Slight exhaust gas leak around manifold area

Slight play to both rear lower trailing arms inner bushes attached to hubs

Slight play to nearside front top ball joint and top suspension arm inner bushes

Slight play to offside front top ball joint and top suspension arm inner bushes

Wiper scratches to windscreen

Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,972 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated,this item will become a failure item as from april 2012

Complete exhaust system corroding

Door check straps noisey

Nearside driveshaft corroding

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight exhaust gas leak around manifold area when cold

Fail 28 Feb 2012 70,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Air bag warning lamp illuminated,this item will become a failure item as from april 2012

Complete exhaust system corroding and slight exhaust gas leak when cold

Door check straps noisey

Nearside driveshaft corroding

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,890 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers badly deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2009 60,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers badly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre tread badly worn on inner edge but raised edges

Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,877 miles

nearside front brake pad warning wire severed

nearside rear tyre near legal limit

parking brake cable insecure

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,170 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,769 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 60,769 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

offside and nearside rear brake pads low

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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RE03 TRV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE03 TRV, 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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RE03 TRV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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