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AM03 ZWC

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,353 mi
Last recorded91,353 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ZWC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 91,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr brake cable bracket broken

nsr disc heat exposed

rear brake cables deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2012 91,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr brake cable bracket broken

nsr disc heat exposed

rear brake cables deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,058 miles

nearside dipped beam, no beam image bulb location suspect

tread getting low on both front tyres

under wheel arches muddy

Fail 2 Feb 2011 62,058 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside dipped beam, no beam image bulb location suspect

tread getting low on both front tyres

under wheel arches muddy

Pass 4 Feb 2010 41,690 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 41,669 miles

Offside Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,009 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,258 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 24,182 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 20,871 miles

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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AM03 ZWC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AM03 ZWC, 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 AM03 ZWC registered?

AM03 ZWC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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