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AO53 OMC

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,542 mi
Last recorded89,542 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OMC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 89,542 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 89,542 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,953 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,021 miles

air bag light on

rear exhaust mounts and silencer worn

Fail 28 Jul 2011 70,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

rear exhaust mounts and silencer worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,468 miles

rear exaust silencer outer skin corroding

slight play on n/s/r top shocck absorber mounting

Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,149 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 50,091 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,241 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 31,637 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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AO53 OMC 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 80%.

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 AO53 OMC, 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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AO53 OMC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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