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AP52 YYG

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,894 mi
Last recorded92,894 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 YYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,894 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some damage to o/s door mirror

Fail 27 May 2015 92,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

some damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 4 Feb 2014 90,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

front exhaust flex deteriorated

general under body corrosion

nearside number plate light dim

nearside rear sill corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 90,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

front exhaust flex deteriorated

general under body corrosion

nearside number plate light dim

nearside rear sill corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 82,454 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box rubber mounts splitting

slight play in anti rollbar

Fail 10 Jun 2011 75,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box rubber mounts splitting

slight play in anti rollbar

Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,310 miles

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

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

both rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,502 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,889 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mountings perished in places

Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,069 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2006 40,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 40,997 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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AP52 YYG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AP52 YYG, 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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AP52 YYG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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