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YP53 PXU

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,073 mi
Last recorded139,073 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 PXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 139,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 127,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 116,822 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 105,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 94,284 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 94,284 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 82,338 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 82,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,900 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 68,900 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 54,783 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 47,282 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,478 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,635 miles

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

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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YP53 PXU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YP53 PXU, 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 YP53 PXU registered?

YP53 PXU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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