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YX53 PVF

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,546 mi
Last recorded162,546 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 PVF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 162,546 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Track rod end (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread at 3mm tested area. Inner edge bald and small cuts to side wall....Nail in tread area

Pass 15 Aug 2015 152,081 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2014 127,650 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

n/s/r & o/s/r park brake outer cables deteriorated

radiator damaged and support bracket

Pass 17 Aug 2014 127,650 miles

Coolant leak

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

n/s/r & o/s/r park brake outer cables deteriorated

radiator damaged and support bracket

Pass 10 Jun 2013 103,416 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal antislip pad missing

n/s park brake cable casing deteriorated

o/s park brake cable casing deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2012 98,337 miles

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

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

clutch pedal antislip pad missing

rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 98,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

clutch pedal antislip pad missing

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,379 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 88,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,155 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,479 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 58,992 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 52,286 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,341 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 40,341 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear 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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YX53 PVF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX53 PVF, 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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YX53 PVF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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