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RX03 TOH

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,616 mi
Last recorded100,616 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 TOH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,616 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,843 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 84,843 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,605 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 68,591 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,984 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 52,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 May 2013 46,769 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 42,816 miles

child seat n/s/r

child seat o/s/r, not locked in

rear box outer skin rusted & holed

Fail 24 Mar 2012 42,816 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

child seat n/s/r

child seat o/s/r, not locked in

front discs glazed

n/s/r tyre uneven wear inner edge

rear box outer skin rusted & holed

Fail 23 Mar 2011 39,204 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

child seat n/s/r

child seat o/s/r, not locked in

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,204 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

child seat n/s/r

child seat o/s/r, not locked in

Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,714 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 32,714 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,369 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,270 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted & holed

Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,147 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,447 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake cables split

rear number plate backing coming away

slight play in both rear track control arms

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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RX03 TOH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX03 TOH, 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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RX03 TOH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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