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0521 VJ

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

191,987 mi
Last recorded191,987 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration0521 VJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2009 191,987 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

L/D vehicle fitted with head lamp converters

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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0521 VJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 0521 VJ, 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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What year was 0521 VJ registered?

0521 VJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is 0521 VJ safe to buy?

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