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DN52 UVG

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,091 mi
Last recorded21,091 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 UVG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 21,091 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,422 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 19,630 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 18,531 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 18,524 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,234 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,486 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 13,363 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 11,649 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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DN52 UVG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DN52 UVG, 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 DN52 UVG registered?

DN52 UVG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is DN52 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 UVG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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