MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides floor support under front seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam and dip (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides floor support under front seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front floor pan stiffeners corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front floor pan stiffeners corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan body mounting rails not considered an integral part of vehicle structure by tester,floor pan solid. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both sides dip (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low main beam (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan body mounting rails not considered an integral part of vehicle structure by tester,floor pan solid. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front front floor corroded but not exessive
Offside Front floor corroded but not excessive
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All tyres are slightly worn on inner edges.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front floor/chassis rail is corroded.
Nearside rear brake pads wearing thin.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear park brake cable outer covering deteriorated.
Rear silencer outer layer is deteriorated.
Slight play in off side steering rack inner drumstick.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
All tyres are slightly worn on inner edges.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front floor/chassis rail is corroded.
Nearside rear brake pads wearing thin.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear park brake cable outer covering deteriorated.
Rear silencer outer layer is deteriorated.
Slight play in off side steering rack inner drumstick.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front wipers worn
offside rear shacker worn
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
surface rust on underside and suspension componants
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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RV53 YSC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RV53 YSC, 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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RV53 YSC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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